Mynydd Llansadwrn Action Group

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Updates from around Wales

  Rhos Garn wind farm

The developer’s appeal against refusal of this development has been dismissed. Among the reasons for dismissal was proximity of turbines to homes and the subsequent loss in property values.

The Rhos Garn story continues. The developers are preparing to challenge the outcome of the appeal.

RES Ltd Development Manager David Cox said: ‘We remain committed to the Rhos Garn wind farm proposal because we are convinced that it is a good example of a sensitively-designed, low-impact project that can help Wales meet its renewable energy targets, cut climate-changing emissions and bring economic benefits to the area.

‘For these reasons, we were surprised at the Planning Inspectorate Wales’ decision to reject the proposal, which raises serious doubts about the Welsh Government’s ability to meet its 800MW onshore wind energy target by 2010. We have taken legal advice and decided to challenge the Inspectorate’s decision, in the hope that this locally-supported project will be allowed to go ahead.’

  Mwdwl Eithin wind farm

Plans to build 12 wind turbines were refused by Conwy Council’s planning committee. Mwdwl Eithin is on the Southern Boundary of TAN8 SSA A (Clocaenog Forest). The application site is within the TAN8 boundary but outside the ConwyCBC/DenbighsireCC 'refined' area.

  Glynneath wind farm

This 13-turbine wind farm at Maesgwyn, between Banwen and Glynneath has been approved by the Neath Port Talbot Council. The 115-metre turbines will be visible from Banwen, Resolven, Coelbren, Seven Sisters, Glynneath and Cwmgwrach.

  Blaengwen wind farm

This 10-turbine wind farm near Pencader in Carmarthenshire has been approved; however, the Blaengwen Development Objectors Group continue to seek a judicial review of this decision

  Bettws Mountain wind farm

This wind farm has received approval from the Carmarthenshire County Council planning committee but was called-in by the Welsh Assembly.  The pre-inquiry meeting was held on May 29th, 2008. The PI will be from Tuesday September 16th for four days.

  Pendine wind farm extension

The application to expand the existing wind farms has received approval by the Carmarthenshire County Council.

  Blaen Bowi wind farm extension

The application to build three more turbines at this site have been refused by the Carmarthenshire County Council. One of the reasons for refusal was that noise levels, which already cause problems for some local residents, would be increased if more turbines are built. The developers are appealing this decision.

  Mynydd y Gwrhyd wind farm

The application by Awel Aman Tawe to built four, then three, turbines near Tairgwaith, has been refused on both occasions by the Neath-Port Talbot Council. AAT appealed this final refusal but lost the appeal. They have resubmitted a new application for two turbines.

  Llanbadarn Fynydd wind farm

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