Craig Yr Hesg Quarry is a long established quarry which commenced operations in the 1890’s. 

The quarry is located approximately 1KM north of Pontypridd, adjacent to the village of Glyncoch.

The site is has a two way access via the B4273 Ynysybwl Road adjacent to Rogart Terrace. Existing quarry operations are focussed on the western part of the quarry with operations progressing in a north westerly direction. The processing plant is located in the eastern part of the quarry.

Continuation of works at the existing facility and permission for the extension of the quarry was granted by The Welsh Ministers on 11th October 2022 following a Public Inquiry.

Schedules
Blasting
Information about the monitoring of blasting at the quarry.
Tick-in-a-Circle
Planning Conditions
View planning conditions that have been satisfied and discharged.
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Investigation Updates
View latest investigation updates and details of how to report 
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Air Quality
Provisional results of local air quality monitoring from Air Quality Wales along with The Council's annual air quality progress report.
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View minutes from past meetings and details of upcoming liaison meetings.

Food-Recycling
Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal 

A bill relating to planning processes for quarry development - Plenary - Wednesday, 16 October 2024 13.307

Useful links:

The planning application submitted to Rhondda Cynon Taf Planning -

Discharge of Conditions applications -