Ail Gynllun Datblygu Lleol Adneuo Diwygiedig Sir Gaerfyrddin

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Cefnogi

Ail Gynllun Datblygu Lleol Adneuo Diwygiedig Sir Gaerfyrddin

11.459

ID sylw: 5756

Derbyniwyd: 25/05/2023

Ymatebydd: Natural Resources Wales

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

We note the policy will be supported by a Landscape Character Assessment and Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) and acknowledge your intent to remove the the existing “Special Landscape Areas”. We would welcome the opportunity to input to the SPG.

Newid wedi’i awgrymu gan ymatebydd:

No change to Plan

Testun llawn:

Thank you for consulting Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru/National Resources Wales (NRW) on the above, which was received on 17 February 2023.

We welcome the opportunity to provide comments on your Second Deposit Revised
LDP.

We support the intent of the plan’s policies and proposals to enable the delivery of sustainable development and ensure social, economic, environmental and cultural
well-being goals are all suitably balanced in the decision-making process, so the right development occurs in the right place.

We also acknowledge that you have taken on board advice from our previous correspondence which has enabled positive provisions in the second Deposit Plan
both in policy terms and regarding allocation of sites. However, there are issues with the latest draft which we feel challenge the Soundness of the Plan. These key
issues are highlighted below:
• SAC rivers / Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA)
• Flood risk regarding the following sites allocated for housing under Strategic Policy 4: A Sustainable Approach to Providing New Homes
PrC3/h33 Llys Dolgader
PrC3/h19 Land off Llys y Nant
SeC19/h1 Land at Park View, Whitland
Sec19/h2 Land at Whitland Creamery
• Flood risk regarding allocation - PrC2/GT1 – Land at Penyfan, Trostre, Llanelli, under Strategic Policy SP 10: Gypsy and Traveller provision.
• Biodiversity and ecosystem resilience regarding six allocations (two housing and four employment).
In addition, to matters of soundness we also advise that some refining/clarity be made to the plan in respect of several policies and supporting text to ensure the
robustness of the plan.

Our detailed comments on the plan and supporting documents can be found in the annexes to this letter.

Please note that our comments are without prejudice to any comments we may wish to make when consulted on any subsequent formal planning application submissions
to develop any of the land identified within the plan. At the time of any other consultation there may be new information available which we will need to consider
in providing our formal advice.

Finally, we look forward to continuing to work closely with you to progress the plan and trust these comments are of assistance. If you have any queries, or if you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at the above address.

Atodiadau:

Ein hymateb:

Noted.

Cefnogi

Ail Gynllun Datblygu Lleol Adneuo Diwygiedig Sir Gaerfyrddin

Polisi Strategol – SP 16: Newid yn yr Hinsawdd

ID sylw: 5757

Derbyniwyd: 25/05/2023

Ymatebydd: Natural Resources Wales

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

We welcome that the LDP seeks to put a policy framework in place which tackles the causes and effects of climate change within the communities through the adoption of sustainable principles and development. Mitigating and adapting to Climate Change is a central theme in the South West Wales Area Statement.

Newid wedi’i awgrymu gan ymatebydd:

No change to Plan

Testun llawn:

Atodiadau:

Ein hymateb:

Support welcomed

Gwrthwynebu

Ail Gynllun Datblygu Lleol Adneuo Diwygiedig Sir Gaerfyrddin

11.471

ID sylw: 5758

Derbyniwyd: 25/05/2023

Ymatebydd: Natural Resources Wales

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Heb nodi

Cadarn? Heb nodi

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

11.471 This supporting paragraph is unclear. It states that ‘Proposals affected by flood risk will be required to submit a Flood consequences Assessment as part of any planning application’. It needs to be clear that due to their vulnerability and the nature of the flood risk that certain proposals are unacceptable, and others would be subject to the justification test. Such proposals will only require an assessment if they pass the justification test. This paragraph should be amended to reflect National Policy.

Newid wedi’i awgrymu gan ymatebydd:

Amend Policy

Testun llawn:

Atodiadau:

Ein hymateb:

Changes to the policy will be discussed at examination.

Cefnogi

Ail Gynllun Datblygu Lleol Adneuo Diwygiedig Sir Gaerfyrddin

11.486

ID sylw: 5759

Derbyniwyd: 25/05/2023

Ymatebydd: Natural Resources Wales

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

11.486 Three solar photovoltaic Local Search Areas have been identified within the county. These will still be required to minimise landscape and visual impacts, even if the principle of development is acceptable in these areas.

Newid wedi’i awgrymu gan ymatebydd:

No change to Plan

Testun llawn:

Atodiadau:

Ein hymateb:

Comments noted and support welcomed.

Gwrthwynebu

Ail Gynllun Datblygu Lleol Adneuo Diwygiedig Sir Gaerfyrddin

CCH4: Ansawdd Dŵr a Diogelu Adnoddau Dŵr

ID sylw: 5760

Derbyniwyd: 25/05/2023

Ymatebydd: Natural Resources Wales

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Heb nodi

Cadarn? Heb nodi

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

We note paragraph 4.2.10 of the HRA Addendum Report advises that policy CCH4:
Water Quality and Protection of Water Resources is ‘…further revised to be inclusive of all pathways (e.g., wastewater and diffuse run-off)’. However, no change has been made to the policy and there is no explanation given for this. To ensure that the policy meets the tests of soundness we advise further clarity is provided on this point.

Newid wedi’i awgrymu gan ymatebydd:

Amend to provide clarity

Testun llawn:

Atodiadau:

Ein hymateb:

Changes to the policy will be discussed at examination.

Gwrthwynebu

Ail Gynllun Datblygu Lleol Adneuo Diwygiedig Sir Gaerfyrddin

11.514

ID sylw: 5761

Derbyniwyd: 25/05/2023

Ymatebydd: Natural Resources Wales

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Heb nodi

Cadarn? Heb nodi

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

11.514 The explanatory text states: To facilitate delivery of development which may be affected by this policy, the Council have prepared 'the 'Afon Tywi and Afon Teifi Phosphorus Reduction Strategy'. The document sets out the strategic approach for delivering phosphorus reductions in these catchments while also facilitating LDP growth and demonstrating that mitigation can be delivered in practice. The document sets out a range of measures, which have been agreed in consultation with NRW.
The 'Afon Tywi and Afon Teifi Phosphorus Reduction Strategy' are living documents that will develop during the lifetime of the LDP, in consultation with NRW.

We are aware from discussions with Officers at the Council that the Afon Tywi and Afon Teifi Phosphorus Reduction Strategy has not yet been prepared. In its absence, an Interim Action Plan, dated March 2023, has been prepared for the Council by Arcadis. The document is presented as ‘…a “living document”, i.e., a document that will be updated regularly as uncertainties are removed and understanding is improved’.

Further comments on the Interim Action Plan and HRA Addendum Report are provided within Annex 2.

Newid wedi’i awgrymu gan ymatebydd:

Amend Plan if necessary

Testun llawn:

Atodiadau:

Ein hymateb:

Comments noted. The Council has undertaken further work relating to excess nutrient levels within riverine SACs.

Built on the basis of the IAP, the ensuing Action Plan (previously referred to as the "Afon Tywi and Afon Teifi Phosphorus Reduction Strategy ") sets out technical calculations that underpin the quantum of mitigation required and contains detail pertaining to feasibility studies that have substantially progressed the maturity of the identified solutions.

Gwrthwynebu

Ail Gynllun Datblygu Lleol Adneuo Diwygiedig Sir Gaerfyrddin

11.525

ID sylw: 5762

Derbyniwyd: 25/05/2023

Ymatebydd: Natural Resources Wales

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Heb nodi

Cadarn? Heb nodi

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

11.525 To ensure the soundness of the plan, in consideration of Test 2 (Is the plan appropriate?) reference needs to be made to the FMfP as it represents better and more up-to-date information on areas at flood risk.

Newid wedi’i awgrymu gan ymatebydd:

Change to the Plan

Testun llawn:

Atodiadau:

Ein hymateb:

Changes to the policy will be discussed at examination.

Gwrthwynebu

Ail Gynllun Datblygu Lleol Adneuo Diwygiedig Sir Gaerfyrddin

CCH7: Newid yn yr Hinsawdd – Fforestydd, Coetiroedd a Phlannu Coed

ID sylw: 5763

Derbyniwyd: 25/05/2023

Ymatebydd: Natural Resources Wales

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Heb nodi

Cadarn? Heb nodi

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

We support this policy and the recognition given to the importance of the contribution trees, forest and woodland provide to our ecosystems. Whilst potentially covered under ‘effects upon the environment’, flood risk management would be a key consideration in this policy. Therefore, for clarity we advise the wording of the policy be amended as follows:
Proposals should consider potential adverse effects upon the environment, flood risk management, cultural heritage, communities, and landscape, and, where appropriate, follow the mitigation hierarchy. It is equally important that tree planting occurs on appropriate sites. Carmarthenshire is recognised for the importance of its marshy grassland habitat. This is not always considered in proposals and should be highlighted upfront. Marshy grassland is important for biodiversity and connectivity. In Carmarthenshire this provides important potential habitat for the protected Marsh Fritillary butterfly which has a stronghold and a nationally important population in the county.

Newid wedi’i awgrymu gan ymatebydd:

Amend Policy wording

Testun llawn:

Atodiadau:

Ein hymateb:

Changes to the policy will be discussed at examination.

Gwrthwynebu

Ail Gynllun Datblygu Lleol Adneuo Diwygiedig Sir Gaerfyrddin

11.532

ID sylw: 5764

Derbyniwyd: 25/05/2023

Ymatebydd: Natural Resources Wales

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Heb nodi

Cadarn? Heb nodi

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

To ensure the robustness of the plan we suggest the following inclusions to this supporting paragraph:
The planting of trees, woodlands and forests can, in some locations, assist in tackling issues around flood risk, providing a soft engineering solution which can be undertaken in isolation or in conjunction with hard infrastructure (man-made structures). Proposals will be expected to demonstrate how they will contribute to flood risk alleviation and not result in adverse flood risk consequences.

Newid wedi’i awgrymu gan ymatebydd:

Amend plan if necessary

Testun llawn:

Atodiadau:

Ein hymateb:

Changes to the policy will be discussed at examination.

Gwrthwynebu

Ail Gynllun Datblygu Lleol Adneuo Diwygiedig Sir Gaerfyrddin

Polisi Strategol SP 18: Adnoddau Mwynol

ID sylw: 5776

Derbyniwyd: 25/05/2023

Ymatebydd: Natural Resources Wales

Cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith? Heb nodi

Cadarn? Heb nodi

Crynodeb o'r Gynrychiolaeth:

Mineral resource is available in quarries within the Cernydd Carmel SAC. We understand that these are either considered dormant or inactive. However, although classed as inactive and dormant, they have extant planning permissions and could become operational again. We note their capacity can be used in the regional landbank figures set out in the Regional Technical Statement (RTS 1st Review 2014).

Any resumption of quarrying within the Cernydd Carmel SAC must comply with all the relevant legislation, including the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended). Before commencement, the applicant would have to demonstrate that the operations would have no significant effect on either the biological or geological feature of this European designated site.

There are other quarries in the county which having been left undeveloped and have some rare biodiversity. Some of these are undesignated and perhaps such areas should be considered for designation as Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs).

Newid wedi’i awgrymu gan ymatebydd:

Amend Plan if necessary

Testun llawn:

Atodiadau:

Ein hymateb:

Noted. Any resumption of quarrying within the Cernydd Carmel SAC would be a Development Management matter and would be addressed as part of the conditions of the extant permission.

Am gyfarwyddiadau ar sut I ddefnyddio’r system ac I wneud sylwadau, gwelwch ein canllaw cymorth.