The delivery of another crossing over the River Taff has moved a step closer, after Cardiff Council’s Planning Committee approved plans for a new pedestrian and cycle bridge connecting The Marl in Grangetown with Hamadryad Park in Butetown.The approval at yesterday’s (June 4) meeting marks a significant milestone in the regeneration of the Channel View area – a major scheme within the Council’s ambitious housing programme to deliver 4,000 new homes across the city.
The bridge forms a key part of the wider Channel View masterplan, which will deliver new homes and improved public spaces for the local community. Together, the development and new crossing will help create a more connected, accessible neighbourhood, supporting both existing and future residents.
The next stage of the scheme will focus on developing a funding strategy for the bridge, with the Council actively exploring all available options.
Once delivered, the bridge will span the River Taff, providing a direct and attractive link between communities on either side. It will improve connections between Grangetown and Butetown, bringing neighbourhoods closer together and making it easier for people to access local amenities, jobs and leisure opportunities.
The bridge will complement existing crossings by providing a more accessible, safer and user-friendly route, improving the experience for people walking, wheeling and cycling between Grangetown and Butetown.
At around 165 metres in length and six metres wide, the bridge has been designed to be fully accessible, with gentle gradients and space for both pedestrians and cyclists. It will also strengthen links between existing trails in the area and, in time, contribute to improved connections between the Taff Trail and the Ely Trail.
Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities, Cllr Lynda Thorne, said: “The new bridge plays an important role in our vision for the regeneration of Channel View and the wider area, as well as improving active travel across the city.
“It will provide a safe, dedicated route for walking and cycling, creating a new east–west connection across the river that will encourage more sustainable journeys and reduce reliance on cars.
“It’s great news that Planning Committee has granted approval. We will continue to explore funding options to help deliver the bridge and strengthen key routes in our active travel network.”
