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Ail Gynllun Datblygu Lleol Adneuo Diwygiedig Sir Gaerfyrddin
ID sylw: 5918
Derbyniwyd: 12/04/2023
Ymatebydd: Cllr. Ken Howell
Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Heb nodi
Cadarn? Heb nodi
Observations:
• The Task Group has analysed and attempted to address and evidence the critical issues referenced above. However, it is apparent that the Local Development Plan continues to be led by national targets and regulations rather than by genuine local need.
WALES RURAL OBSERVATORY - 2013:
The Experiences and Aspirations of Young People in Rural Wales (2013) Housing availability and affordability - Young families’ experiences of the local housing market in the study areas also indicated that the current planning system was considered too regulatory and rigid, and often hindered the development of simple solutions to rural housing needs.
The Experiences and Aspirations of Young People in Rural Wales (2013): Access to the decision-making process - There is growing awareness and interest among the public and policy-makers of the important and critical role that young people play in forming and sustaining sustainable communities. This is particularly crucial in terms of rural communities, where the ageing population trend is particularly marked and where there has been a steady decline in the proportion of the younger population. Despite this, young people are too often excluded from the decision-making process.
Observations:
• The conclusion of this study summarises the issues faced in our rural communities. Although this study was published in 2013 there is no evidence that these conclusions are considered in the development of planning policies.
Overarching comments with detailed comments set out in other representations.
Rural villages are not Still Photographs.
They create, motivate, initiate, provide and support like any other community.
It is imperative that the Future Wales National Plan 2040 and the Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan 2018 – 2033 acknowledge and respect the identity and function of our rural communities.
Amend Plan
Whilst I fully agree with the proposals submitted by my colleague and fellow Councillor Carys Jones, I wish to submit that the allocation proposed for Drefach Felindre is limited and inadequate for the next ten years. In particular, the allocation of only three houses on the Waugilwen road should be doubled to six, which would accommodate future expansion of the village.
Submissions by Carys Jones - dealt with in another representation
Comments are noted.