Ruperra Castle_A Castles Plight

Buildings do not normally have to be beautiful or functional to require appreciation. Ruperra Castle near my home in South Wales has long been a place that has held my interest, not only because of it's peculiar design but also the history surrounding it and the controversies of a recent planning application by the business owner to complete a large residential housing scheme around the site. While this was sussesful with Clyne castle in Swansea, it is my own and many other peoples opinion that such a scheme would ruin the surrounding vistas and landscape and may act as a precedent in planning procdeure when concerning our national ruins. Two years ago I completed a report documenting the history, architectural style and recent events regarding the castle, apologies if it seems somewhat outdated but as of yet have not had the time to update it to a more recent version.

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A link to the Ruprra Blog spot can be found by clicking HERE, where you will find up to date information on the current state of the application and the appeal.