Matters Arising Changes 2026

2. Consultation

2.1The Schedule of MACs and supporting documents can be viewed online and at libraries during normal opening hours.

The MACs consultation documents comprise the following:

1. Schedule of MACs (this document)
2. Integrated Sustainability Appraisal (ISA) Addendum; and
3. Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) Addendum.

2.2The MACs should be read in conjunction with the following documents:

1. rLDP Hearing Session Action Points;
2. The Second Deposit LDP Written Statement;
3. The Deposit LDP Proposals maps; and,
4. The Additional Sites Report

2.3Representations at this stage of the rLDP’s examination must relate only to the MACs. Representations that seek to add to previous representations made at Second Deposit Stage or any new objections to other elements of the Plan will not be accepted. Each representation must specify the MAC or supporting document to which it relates (including reference numbers where relevant) and set out clearly whether the MAC is supported or objected to. Each representation must also be accompanied by appropriate explanation and reasoning, including how the Plan should be changed to make it sound (if applicable).

2.4The consultation on the MACs is for a 6-week period. The consultation period commences 11/05/2026 and ends on 26/06/2026 (11.59pm). Representations may be made online or by downloading the representation form (word document) and emailing the completed form to forward.planning@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or posting a hard copy to Strategic Policy and Placemaking, County Hall, Carmarthen, SA31 1JP.

2.5Duly made representations on the MACs will be forwarded to the Inspectors for consideration. These representations will be taken into account by the Inspectors when drafting the written Report into the Examination of the Revised LDP. Representations and representor names will be published but further personal information will be redacted. Any queries regarding this consultation should be directed to the Strategic Policy and Placemaking team on 01267 228818 or forward.planning@carmarthenshire.gov.uk. Any queries relating to the Examination of the LDP should be directed to the Programme Officer, Corinne Sloley GCSloley@carmarthenshire.gov.uk