Controversial plans to build flats on the Ruperra Castle Estate have been approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning committee.
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Planning committee expected to approve Ruperra Castle changes despite backlash
Next week, members of the council’s planning committee are expected to approve changes to the Ruperra Castle estate, including a new residential area.
Artwork inspired by battle to save ruined castle going on display
Ruperra Castle will feature in an art exhibition held in the Senedd on Thursday, May 25 – with embroideries created by artist Haf Weighton on display.
Campaigners call for Ruperra Castle plans to be rejected
Campaigners have warned plans to redevelop the stables near the castle and move a bat roost would have an “unacceptable impact” on the Grade II* listed site.
Ruperra Castle fire 80th anniversary play postponed
The play was meant to be held at Machen United Services Club on Thursday, December 9, but is now set to take place in the spring.
Theatre group to tell castle’s story to mark 80 years since fire that left it in ruins
In 1941, a fire broke out in the castle’s roof and quickly engulfed the building gutting it from the inside.
Discovering the history behind Caerphilly’s ‘other’ castle
Ruperra Castle, near Draethen, was built in 1626 and played a key role in Britain’s war effort before it was gutted by fire in 1941.
Caerphilly man completes 14-mile walk to raise more than £1,000 for MS charity
Guy Cooper, 43 has multiple sclerosis and walked through the hilltops and countryside of the Caerphilly basin to raise money for MS-UK.
Ruperra Castle opens its doors to visitors
More than 100 people attended an Open Doors event at Ruperra Castle on Sunday, September 6.
Mice go bats about Ruperra Conservation Trust’s new trees
Dozens of trees have been planted to help dormice and bats living in woodland in Ruperra. The rare dormice need the trees for their diet of hazelnuts as well as to scurry around in at night.