BHE2: Cymeriad y Dirwedd

Cefnogi

ID sylw: 4625

Derbyniwyd: 07/03/2023

Respondent ID: 5446

Ymatebydd: Mrs Denise Thomas

As I currently live in a SLA, I want to register my opinion that it is essential that we maintain the character of the Towy Valley, in order that any future plans or developments are sympathetic to this beautiful rural area. This will ensure that the existing landscape and vistas are preserved

The Plan seeks to recognise the high quality landscapes across the plan area and will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment which will seek to characterise landscape importance and inform future decision making. Those areas currently identified as Special Landscape Areas will be fully considered as part of the Landscape Character Assessment. This will be prepared and published as Supplementary Planning Guidance for adoption concurrent with the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4627

Derbyniwyd: 08/03/2023

Respondent ID: 5450

Ymatebydd: Mr Mark Hadley

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Ydi

Cadarn? Ydi

From looking at the new maps they do not appear to show the Towy Valley SLA. This should be shown on the maps as it is an important environmental corridor.

The Plan seeks to recognise the high quality landscapes across the plan area and will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment which will seek to characterise landscape importance and inform future decision making. Those areas currently identified as Special Landscape Areas will be fully considered as part of the Landscape Character Assessment. This will be prepared and published as Supplementary Planning Guidance for adoption concurrent with the Plan.

Cefnogi

ID sylw: 4628

Derbyniwyd: 09/03/2023

Respondent ID: 5456

Ymatebydd: J Anderson

I do not want electricity pylons down the Towy valley. Please put the lines underground.

This is a matter beyond the remit of the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4642

Derbyniwyd: 14/03/2023

Respondent ID: 5459

Ymatebydd: Mrs Veronika Hurbis

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Nac Ydi

Cadarn? Nac Ydi

Special Landscape Areas are a way that anyone looking at plans/maps can recognise places and landscapes that are valued locally. These designations are crucial to a well informed planning decision, for example. Since you have already recognised these (18 areas) what has changed since the last LDP to warrant a removal?

There is no justification for the removal. In so doing, you have decided to NOT recognise and protect , and to NOT raise understanding and appreciation of the importance of these landscapes to our communities, visitors, and the wider public.

The Plan seeks to recognise the high quality landscapes across the plan area and will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment which will seek to characterise landscape importance and inform future decision making. Those areas currently identified as Special Landscape Areas will be fully considered as part of the Landscape Character Assessment. This will be prepared and published as Supplementary Planning Guidance for adoption concurrent with the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4644

Derbyniwyd: 14/03/2023

Respondent ID: 5459

Ymatebydd: Mrs Veronika Hurbis

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Nac Ydi

Cadarn? Nac Ydi

The new Local Development Plan removes the policy (Policy EQ6) which lists 18 special landscape areas.
Why?
Have these 18 special landscape areas been deemed to not be special anymore? When did that happen? How was this decision made?
Do the omissions mean that they no longer hold that designation?
How has this decision been made? Who made it? Was the public consulted?

The Plan seeks to recognise the high quality landscapes across the plan area and will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment which will seek to characterise landscape importance and inform future decision making. Those areas currently identified as Special Landscape Areas will be fully considered as part of the Landscape Character Assessment. This will be prepared and published as Supplementary Planning Guidance for adoption concurrent with the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4717

Derbyniwyd: 04/04/2023

Respondent ID: 5445

Ymatebydd: Mrs Natalie Singh

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Heb nodi

Cadarn? Nac Ydi

Objection to Policy BHE2 because it fails to mention of Special Landscape Areas (SLAs). The current Carmarthenshire LDP has specific areas designated as an SLA, throughout the county. The revised plan, without mention of protecting SLAs, allows unwanted development - such as the plan to install Pylons, especially in the Tywi Valley - to go ahead more easily, without necessarily taking residents’ feedback into account, or considering environmental factors etc.
You say 'protect and enhance the distinctive landscape' but this is not specific enough. Allowing pylons and wind turbines goes against everything you're saying here about protecting the character of this area.

The Plan seeks to recognise the high quality landscapes across the plan area and will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment which will seek to characterise landscape importance and inform future decision making. Those areas currently identified as Special Landscape Areas will be fully considered as part of the Landscape Character Assessment. This will be prepared and published as Supplementary Planning Guidance for adoption concurrent with the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4745

Derbyniwyd: 10/04/2023

Respondent ID: 5547

Ymatebydd: Mr Alan Barnard

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Nac Ydi

Cadarn? Nac Ydi

The Towy valley must be protected from inappropriate overhead plylon lines that will proliferate from the many proposed and future wind farms. A holistic approach is necessary so that the impact on the beautiful Welsh countryside can be minimised and preserved for locals and tourism. We need to provide large underground grid connections that can be shared using the shortest routes ie bisecting the Brecon Becons so that we can have green energy without destroying the countryside.

This is a matter beyond the remit of the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4746

Derbyniwyd: 10/04/2023

Respondent ID: 5549

Ymatebydd: Mrs wilma rose

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Nac Ydi

Cadarn? Nac Ydi

When we moved to this area over 10 years ago we agreed that we would never ever take our scenery for granted and always value and treasure the area in which we are fortunate enough to live, when we turn in to Talley Road from Llandeilo we head towards home and without fail we always say "wow, we live here" if this proposed plan goes ahead then it removes the wow not just for us but for numerous others both local and tourists.
We were under the impression the entire area was considered to be a local special landscape area?

The Plan seeks to recognise the high quality landscapes across the plan area and will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment which will seek to characterise landscape importance and inform future decision making. Those areas currently identified as Special Landscape Areas will be fully considered as part of the Landscape Character Assessment. This will be prepared and published as Supplementary Planning Guidance for adoption concurrent with the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4747

Derbyniwyd: 10/04/2023

Respondent ID: 5550

Ymatebydd: Mr Malcolm Rose

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Ydi

Cadarn? Nac Ydi

The Towy Valley has long been described as an area of outstanding natural beauty and, as such, was safeguarded by councils from any form of construction which would impact this. The plan to construct a range of pylons throughout the valley is not only detrimental to the natural beauty of the area but infringes any safeguards originally put in place. There is an option available to the constructors for cabling to be installed underground, thereby removing any visual impact upon the area in question. This option should be given serious consideration and preferred as an option to the current proposal.

This is a matter beyond the remit of the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4748

Derbyniwyd: 10/04/2023

Respondent ID: 5552

Ymatebydd: Mrs Susan Brown

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Nac Ydi

Cadarn? Nac Ydi

I object to the removal of the Special Landscape Area for the Tywi Valley. This is a beautiful valley of outstanding natural beauty, with historic significance. The SLA status which it currently holds gives it a bit of protection which subsequently brings tourism to the area. It also gives local people mental health support that the community can enjoy the delights of the countryside together. The area is rich in wildlife and flora. This should be upgraded to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with immediate effect - not demoted allowing development to destroy it.

The Plan seeks to recognise the high quality landscapes across the plan area and will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment which will seek to characterise landscape importance and inform future decision making. Those areas currently identified as Special Landscape Areas will be fully considered as part of the Landscape Character Assessment. This will be prepared and published as Supplementary Planning Guidance for adoption concurrent with the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4749

Derbyniwyd: 10/04/2023

Respondent ID: 5554

Ymatebydd: Mr David Heafield

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Nac Ydi

Cadarn? Nac Ydi

The abolition of Special Landscapes from the plan provides an open door for development. The Towy Valley is a perfect example of an area of outstanding natural beauty that draws in tourists which in turn supports local economies and traders. The removal of the Special Landscapes provisions from the plan presents a massive risk to the key landscape view surrounding the Brecon Beacons and the entire Towy Valley that the primary transport route follows from Llandovery to Carmarthen.

The Plan seeks to recognise the high quality landscapes across the plan area and will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment which will seek to characterise landscape importance and inform future decision making. Those areas currently identified as Special Landscape Areas will be fully considered as part of the Landscape Character Assessment. This will be prepared and published as Supplementary Planning Guidance for adoption concurrent with the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4750

Derbyniwyd: 10/04/2023

Respondent ID: 5555

Ymatebydd: Mrs Andrea Nezhati

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Nac Ydi

Cadarn? Nac Ydi

Objection to Policy BHE2 because it fails to mention Special Landscape Areas (SLAs):
You should be doing your very best, on our behalf, to protect this local special landscape in the beautiful, historic Towy valley, not attempting to downgrade its status.
The special landscape Areas should unequivocally be retained in the local development plan.
This is the most precious of landscapes in Wales, we need to defend it.

The Plan seeks to recognise the high quality landscapes across the plan area and will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment which will seek to characterise landscape importance and inform future decision making. Those areas currently identified as Special Landscape Areas will be fully considered as part of the Landscape Character Assessment. This will be prepared and published as Supplementary Planning Guidance for adoption concurrent with the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4752

Derbyniwyd: 10/04/2023

Respondent ID: 2627

Ymatebydd: Mr Hewan Ormson

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Ydi

Cadarn? Nac Ydi

The SLA Policy should be retained. It is a safeguard against despoilation of areas of outstanding natural beauty and important wildlife habitats. I understand the policy will be replaced but by a weaker local plan policy which makes no provision for special landscapes. Other counties will retain their SLAs and so should Carmarthenshire even though there is no statutory requirement to designate them. I note that NRW has queried the lack of reference to SLAs and this gives weight to the argument for keeping them.

The Plan seeks to recognise the high quality landscapes across the plan area and will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment which will seek to characterise landscape importance and inform future decision making. Those areas currently identified as Special Landscape Areas will be fully considered as part of the Landscape Character Assessment. This will be prepared and published as Supplementary Planning Guidance for adoption concurrent with the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4753

Derbyniwyd: 10/04/2023

Respondent ID: 5557

Ymatebydd: Miss Sally Hewes

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Ydi

Cadarn? Ydi

I want the Tywi Valley to remain a Special landscape area. It’s an iconic place with the residents and visitors alike recognising it’s huge area of natural beauty. From so many vantage points the sweeping vistas gladden the hearts of everyone viewing them. To fail to protect this landscape will endanger its future as ever increasing pressures on the environment will mean those with a for-profit agenda would happily deface the valley towards their own ends.

The Plan seeks to recognise the high quality landscapes across the plan area and will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment which will seek to characterise landscape importance and inform future decision making. Those areas currently identified as Special Landscape Areas will be fully considered as part of the Landscape Character Assessment. This will be prepared and published as Supplementary Planning Guidance for adoption concurrent with the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4755

Derbyniwyd: 10/04/2023

Respondent ID: 5559

Ymatebydd: Mr Colin Evans

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Nac Ydi

Cadarn? Nac Ydi

Objection to Policy BHE2 for the following reasons:
I have lived in the Towy all my life (59 years) and over that time there has been no significant change to the landscape. I feel that we are caretakers here for but a short time and during this time it our duty to look after and cherish what we have. The beauty of this area provide income through tourism which in turn helps to keep the younger generation in the area and communities together. If we allow developers to line their pockets to the detriment of our heritage we should be ashamed.

This is a matter beyond the remit of the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4758

Derbyniwyd: 11/04/2023

Respondent ID: 5562

Ymatebydd: Mr Hendrik Smit

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Nac Ydi

Cadarn? Nac Ydi

The criteria that define a Special Landscape Area (SLA) have been diluted in this consultation. This could mean that our previous Towy Valley is demoted when in fact it should be an AONB!!

The Plan seeks to recognise the high quality landscapes across the plan area and will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment which will seek to characterise landscape importance and inform future decision making. Those areas currently identified as Special Landscape Areas will be fully considered as part of the Landscape Character Assessment. This will be prepared and published as Supplementary Planning Guidance for adoption concurrent with the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4762

Derbyniwyd: 11/04/2023

Respondent ID: 5564

Ymatebydd: Mr Christoph Fischer

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Nac Ydi

Cadarn? Nac Ydi

Special Landscapes Areas are vital to recognise areas worth preserving for future generations. Without their legal protection we risk irreversibly losing them to short sighted planning. We must progress as society but also preserve and keep certain things untouched.

The Plan seeks to recognise the high quality landscapes across the plan area and will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment which will seek to characterise landscape importance and inform future decision making. Those areas currently identified as Special Landscape Areas will be fully considered as part of the Landscape Character Assessment. This will be prepared and published as Supplementary Planning Guidance for adoption concurrent with the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4780

Derbyniwyd: 11/04/2023

Respondent ID: 5567

Ymatebydd: Mrs Penny Thomas

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Nac Ydi

Cadarn? Ydi

See response from Cllr. Fiona Walter 21/03/2023 assuring constituents that changes to this policy are designed to further protect the Tywi valley from commercialisation / development. Please confirm how and why this is the case

Our community is keen to ensure that this protection is not down graded because we have a PEDW decision which upheld a council Enforcement order on a site which may be included in the pylon route. If this enforcement decision is not undermined then the permission for pylons will be far more difficult to implement by WG as it will mean over turning previous decisions.

This is a matter beyond the remit of the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4794

Derbyniwyd: 21/03/2023

Respondent ID: 5573

Ymatebydd: Doug Norman

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Heb nodi

Cadarn? Heb nodi

BEH2 – specifically an objection to the removal of Special Landscape Areas (SLAs) from the LDP.

The Plan seeks to recognise the high quality landscapes across the plan area and will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment which will seek to characterise landscape importance and inform future decision making. Those areas currently identified as Special Landscape Areas will be fully considered as part of the Landscape Character Assessment. This will be prepared and published as Supplementary Planning Guidance for adoption concurrent with the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4809

Derbyniwyd: 07/04/2023

Respondent ID: 5580

Ymatebydd: Mr Robert Evans

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Heb nodi

Cadarn? Heb nodi

I am responding about the removal of the Special Landscape Areas (SLAs).

I attended the Llangadog consultation but was not convinced by the explanation given for the removal of the SLAs and suggest that, since the landscape is one of the county's greatest assets, urgent consideration is given to their reinstatement.

The Plan seeks to recognise the high quality landscapes across the plan area and will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment which will seek to characterise landscape importance and inform future decision making. Those areas currently identified as Special Landscape Areas will be fully considered as part of the Landscape Character Assessment. This will be prepared and published as Supplementary Planning Guidance for adoption concurrent with the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4815

Derbyniwyd: 11/04/2023

Respondent ID: 5585

Ymatebydd: Rosemary Williams

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Nac Ydi

Cadarn? Nac Ydi

I feel that our area should be preserved as a special landscape area and area of outstanding natural beauty. The wildlife should be protected and not threatened by corporate companies who wish to destroy the landscape for profit in the name of producing green energy.

The Plan seeks to recognise the high quality landscapes across the plan area and will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment which will seek to characterise landscape importance and inform future decision making. Those areas currently identified as Special Landscape Areas will be fully considered as part of the Landscape Character Assessment. This will be prepared and published as Supplementary Planning Guidance for adoption concurrent with the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4816

Derbyniwyd: 12/04/2023

Respondent ID: 5586

Ymatebydd: Mr Peter Lee-Thompson

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Nac Ydi

Cadarn? Nac Ydi

I do not feel that the current protections are strong enough or that they are given sufficient weight when compared to other events of the plan.

The Plan seeks to recognise the high quality landscapes across the plan area and will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment which will seek to characterise landscape importance and inform future decision making. Those areas currently identified as Special Landscape Areas will be fully considered as part of the Landscape Character Assessment. This will be prepared and published as Supplementary Planning Guidance for adoption concurrent with the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4862

Derbyniwyd: 12/04/2023

Respondent ID: 5592

Ymatebydd: Dr Rhys ap Delwyn PHILLIPS

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Ydi

Cadarn? Nac Ydi

I wish to support the retention of Special Landscape Areas in the Carmarthenshire Development Plan. Although not as good a planning protection as the status of Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty their presence as a part of Carmarthenshire County Council Planning Policy at least indicates to developers where visual impact is particularly valued.
The landscape of Carmarthenshire, in particular that surrounding the Tywi valley, is widely admired but clearly it is taken for granted. With the speed of advances in construction technology and the pressure of economic change its landscape heritage needs protection now more than ever.

The Plan seeks to recognise the high quality landscapes across the plan area and will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment which will seek to characterise landscape importance and inform future decision making. Those areas currently identified as Special Landscape Areas will be fully considered as part of the Landscape Character Assessment. This will be prepared and published as Supplementary Planning Guidance for adoption concurrent with the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4871

Derbyniwyd: 12/04/2023

Respondent ID: 5594

Ymatebydd: Miss Carys Jones

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Nac Ydi

Cadarn? Nac Ydi

I do not agree that the Tywi valley special landscape classification, that they should be removed from the local development plan. This status gives the valley protection against pylons.

The Plan seeks to recognise the high quality landscapes across the plan area and will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment which will seek to characterise landscape importance and inform future decision making. Those areas currently identified as Special Landscape Areas will be fully considered as part of the Landscape Character Assessment. This will be prepared and published as Supplementary Planning Guidance for adoption concurrent with the Plan.

Cefnogi

ID sylw: 4877

Derbyniwyd: 12/04/2023

Respondent ID: 5602

Ymatebydd: Mr David Marriott

I support the 2nd Deposit Revised LDP as a pragmatic means of protecting the numerous amenity values of Carmarthenshire, but I am concerned that the LCA will immediately encompass the SLA areas as defined now. I would also like to see written parameters regarding accepting or rejecting planning applications for renewables i.e. turbines, solar farms and the associated infrastructure such as substations, pylons and undergrounding connection cables, where applications impact these areas.

Support welcome. The designation Landscape Character Assessment and its adoption as Supplementary Planning Guidance will strengthen the guidance on the consideration of development proposals and their impact on landscapes.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4879

Derbyniwyd: 13/04/2023

Respondent ID: 5603

Ymatebydd: Mr ieuan davies

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Nac Ydi

Cadarn? Nac Ydi

Welsh Govt have declared nature, climate and biodiversity emergencies. Reducing the protection of our landscapes will enable development to occur, further eroding the value of those landscapes - if we dont like to be within them then we wont want to protect them

The Plan seeks to recognise the high quality landscapes across the plan area and will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment which will seek to characterise landscape importance and inform future decision making. Those areas currently identified as Special Landscape Areas will be fully considered as part of the Landscape Character Assessment. This will be prepared and published as Supplementary Planning Guidance for adoption concurrent with the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4881

Derbyniwyd: 13/04/2023

Respondent ID: 5604

Ymatebydd: Jackie Joyce

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Nac Ydi

Cadarn? Nac Ydi

Towy Valley is steeped in Welsh history and culture and The Council, is one of many custodians of this special area and should equip itself with polices that seek to enhance and protect these very special places. Retain the SLAs in the LDP, after all, an effective policy regime will enable the Council to be a good honest custodian of our beautiful and precious landscapes.

We need equivalent polices, regulation etc as those that currently exist to protect listed buildings and their development and conservation to apply to our wider cultural and historic landscapes.

The Plan seeks to recognise the high quality landscapes across the plan area and will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment which will seek to characterise landscape importance and inform future decision making. Those areas currently identified as Special Landscape Areas will be fully considered as part of the Landscape Character Assessment. This will be prepared and published as Supplementary Planning Guidance for adoption concurrent with the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4906

Derbyniwyd: 13/04/2023

Respondent ID: 5613

Ymatebydd: Mr Robert Lankester

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Ydi

Cadarn? Nac Ydi

I think it is wrong for the Special Landscape Areas to be removed. The existing protections for important landscape areas in Carmarthenshire are vital to ensure that this special characteristics are not undermined or damaged.

The Plan seeks to recognise the high quality landscapes across the plan area and will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment which will seek to characterise landscape importance and inform future decision making. Those areas currently identified as Special Landscape Areas will be fully considered as part of the Landscape Character Assessment. This will be prepared and published as Supplementary Planning Guidance for adoption concurrent with the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4913

Derbyniwyd: 13/04/2023

Respondent ID: 5615

Ymatebydd: Mrs Rosalind Bellamy

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Ydi

Cadarn? Nac Ydi

Removing the Special Landscape Areas may allow unwanted development in the countryside.

The Plan seeks to recognise the high quality landscapes across the plan area and will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment which will seek to characterise landscape importance and inform future decision making. Those areas currently identified as Special Landscape Areas will be fully considered as part of the Landscape Character Assessment. This will be prepared and published as Supplementary Planning Guidance for adoption concurrent with the Plan.

Gwrthwynebu

ID sylw: 4931

Derbyniwyd: 13/04/2023

Respondent ID: 5451

Ymatebydd: Mr DALJIT SINGH

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Nac Ydi

Cadarn? Nac Ydi

Special Landscape Areas (SLAs) should be protected as they conserve not only the visual impact, but also from an ecological point of view will prevent 'Blots on the Landscape' such as Pylons! or even onshore wind farms, where these should be off-shored.

These SLAs should not be open to exploitation for 'short term profits'. a more responsible longer term view needs to be taken to safeguard these ares for subsequent generations, especially in view of the many years of investment of time, effort and personal wealth where landowners have cared for this land.

The Plan seeks to recognise the high quality landscapes across the plan area and will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment which will seek to characterise landscape importance and inform future decision making. Those areas currently identified as Special Landscape Areas will be fully considered as part of the Landscape Character Assessment. This will be prepared and published as Supplementary Planning Guidance for adoption concurrent with the Plan.