Support
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4625
Received: 07/03/2023
Respondent ID: 5446
Respondent: 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
Maintain the character of the Towy Valley.
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4627
Received: 08/03/2023
Respondent ID: 5450
Respondent: Mr Mark Hadley
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? Yes
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.
SLA's need to be included in the maps.
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.
Support
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4628
Received: 09/03/2023
Respondent ID: 5456
Respondent: J Anderson
I do not want electricity pylons down the Towy valley. Please put the lines underground.
No change is specified.
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4642
Received: 14/03/2023
Respondent ID: 5459
Respondent: Mrs Veronika Hurbis
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
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.
Special Landscape designations MUST be included in the Plan. And the Plan must include an outline/explanation about the meaning of this designation.
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4644
Received: 14/03/2023
Respondent ID: 5459
Respondent: Mrs Veronika Hurbis
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
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 revised plan has to re-instate, include, the 18 special landscape areas.
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4717
Received: 04/04/2023
Respondent ID: 5445
Respondent: Mrs Natalie Singh
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
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.
I would like the 18 Special Landscape Areas to be reinstated as they were previously.
Why is there no mention of Special Landscape Areas (SLAs) in this LDP?
Carmarthenshire previously has had specific areas designated as an SLA, throughout the county.
The current plan, without mention of protecting SLAs, allows unwanted development - such as the new plan to install Pylons, espeically 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 turines goes against everything you're saying here about protecting the character of this area. Not to mention the delicate balance of nature, the river floodplain, and movement of people etc.
From the Carmarthenshire 2014 Local Development Plan:
‘Inappropriate development continues to threaten the conservation of this outstanding landscape, hence the reason for its designation.’
This still applies, and these areas MUST be protected.
Cllr Ann Davies, cabinet member for rural affairs and planning policy says a new proposal will develop "a landscape character policy, which will strengthen the policy on landscapes whilst affording protection for the whole of Carmarthenshire under the new policy.”
• Can we see this policy?
• Where is this policy?
Below from the linked file:
https://naturalresources.wales/media/680613/landmap-guidance-note-1-landmap-slas-2017.pdf
4.1 Potential role of SLAs There may be more than one role for an identified SLA • To recognise and protect (through development management) locally valued landscapes important for their distinctive character, qualities and sense of place/bro Page 4 of 25 www.naturalresourceswales.gov.uk • To influence positive landscape planning. For example by producing design guidance to enhance landscape character or to target land management grants towards the conservation of special landscape features recognised within the SLA • To raise understanding and appreciation of the importance of local landscapes by communities, visitors and the wider public
I would like the 18 Special Landscape Areas to be reinstated as they were previously, instead of being a vague instruction without specific areas to be identified, which may allow the council to get away with allowing building of such structures that could damage the environment, and the quality of life for residents.
Removing the policy effectively tells developers and visitors that Carmarthenshire no longer considers these areas worthy of special designation and our communities no longer have special regard for these landscapes.
The SLAs are there for a reason, as mentioned above, and I believe it should be specified that any changes to the landscape such as pylons or wind turbines being installed down the Tywi Valley should be 100% disallowed and an alternative - if there must be one - should be in place. Ideally they should not be allowed at all and the offshore option should be the only one. This is how specific the SLA wording should be. It should be a legal status that no pylons, wind turbines or mobile phone towers should be added to the existing landscape, without a very good reason, and even then, absolutely nowhere near people’s homes, farms, schools, villages etc.
When we applied for planning permission to rebuild a derelict barn, we were instructed to use similar materials, as also for an extension we were told to use slate, to keep in the character of the area. That was because of the SLAs. Perhaps these ideas are not of importance to the council anymore. Attached supporting documents:
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4745
Received: 10/04/2023
Respondent ID: 5547
Respondent: Mr Alan Barnard
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
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.
The Towy valley needs to be designated as an AONB because it surely is.
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4746
Received: 10/04/2023
Respondent ID: 5549
Respondent: Mrs wilma rose
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
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?
Special Landscape Areas to be reinstated as they were previously in the adopted LDP.
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4747
Received: 10/04/2023
Respondent ID: 5550
Respondent: Mr Malcolm Rose
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
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.
Selection of an underground installation of cables should be the preferred option, thereby removing a potential blight on the landscape.
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4748
Received: 10/04/2023
Respondent ID: 5552
Respondent: Mrs Susan Brown
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
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 area should stay as a Special Landscape Area or be upgraded to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with immediate effect and not have a time gap allowing detrimental development to take place.
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4749
Received: 10/04/2023
Respondent ID: 5554
Respondent: Mr David Heafield
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
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.
Special Landscapes designation should remain within the plan
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4750
Received: 10/04/2023
Respondent ID: 5555
Respondent: Mrs Andrea Nezhati
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
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.
Special Landscape Areas to be reinstated as they were previously in the adopted LDP.
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 behind our backs .
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4752
Received: 10/04/2023
Respondent ID: 2627
Respondent: Mr Hewan Ormson
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
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.
SLA Policy must be retained so that SLAs are given extra protection and importance and so added weight when considering developments.
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4753
Received: 10/04/2023
Respondent ID: 5557
Respondent: Miss Sally Hewes
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? Yes
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.
I want the Towy Valley reinstated as a Special Landscape Area.
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4755
Received: 10/04/2023
Respondent ID: 5559
Respondent: Mr Colin Evans
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
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.
Renewable energy is important but all future necessary infrastructure should be underground where the technology exists or not at all if it alters our landscape.
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4758
Received: 11/04/2023
Respondent ID: 5562
Respondent: Mr Hendrik Smit
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
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 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!!
Hence its retention in the Local Development Plan is ESSENTIAL, as it is for ALL 18 SLAs!!!
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4762
Received: 11/04/2023
Respondent ID: 5564
Respondent: Mr Christoph Fischer
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
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.
I'm asking for the retention of all 18 Special
Landscape Areas.
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4780
Received: 11/04/2023
Respondent ID: 5567
Respondent: Mrs Penny Thomas
Legally compliant? No
Sound? Yes
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.
We need to ensure that WG cannot use these changes to over rule the democratic will of the constituents of Carmarthenshire and their elected representatives.
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4794
Received: 21/03/2023
Respondent ID: 5573
Respondent: Doug Norman
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
BEH2 – specifically an objection to the removal of Special Landscape Areas (SLAs) from the LDP.
Change to the Plan
I wish to ask the council why they have removed special landscape areas from the new local plan. They are a vital tool in protecting the local environment and I would like to see them reinstated. I am contacting you in this way as the formal tools for commenting on the plan are impenetrable and unusable.
We have responded to them
Thank you for getting in touch we have forwarded your enquiry to the department
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4809
Received: 07/04/2023
Respondent ID: 5580
Respondent: Mr Robert Evans
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? Not specified
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.
Change to the Plan and re-instate SLAs
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4815
Received: 11/04/2023
Respondent ID: 5585
Respondent: Rosemary Williams
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
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.
Preserve our beautiful countryside and wildlife.
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4816
Received: 12/04/2023
Respondent ID: 5586
Respondent: Mr Peter Lee-Thompson
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
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.
Further legal protections should be sought for distinctive areas of the Towy Vally, this could include an ANOB or similar designation. This would ensure strong protections for highly valued landscapes and historic sites which are currently overlooked.
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4862
Received: 12/04/2023
Respondent ID: 5592
Respondent: Dr Rhys ap Delwyn PHILLIPS
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
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.
A particular an economic benefit for the few can undermine the economic and social benefits to the many when the natural features of local landscape are despoiled with resultant loss of status as a beautiful place to enjoy.
Innovation and technology has greatly increased the ability to erect very substantial structures in new locations with an ease and economy that would astonish previous generations. This results in the presence of buildings or structures being erected in unexpected places that would never previously have been seen as requiring particular protection as such structures would never have been considered practical or feasible.
The retention of Special Landscape Areas increases transparency in the planning process ultimately leading to cost efficiencies on behalf of both developers and the local authority by emphasising that the appearance of these areas are of particular concern to the citizens of Carmarthenshire.
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4871
Received: 12/04/2023
Respondent ID: 5594
Respondent: Miss Carys Jones
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
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 area should become and area of natural beauty to protect it!!
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.
Support
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4877
Received: 12/04/2023
Respondent ID: 5602
Respondent: 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.
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4879
Received: 13/04/2023
Respondent ID: 5603
Respondent: Mr ieuan davies
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
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 should strengthen the protection of the landscape in order to protect our cultural heritage and identity.
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4881
Received: 13/04/2023
Respondent ID: 5604
Respondent: Jackie Joyce
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
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.
All SLAs need to be retained. The council need to actively and purposely pursue the creation of Areas of Outstanding National Beauty, after all this is why people love living here and visiting. Thus it makes sense to protect what we love about our beautiful historic landscapes.
The Towy Valley is not only beautiful but is steeped in Welsh culture and history. It is very sinister that the Council is seeking to surreptitiously remove the special landscape area (SLA) designation paving the way for inappropriate development. The Council need a full suite of planning polices in order to properly assess development in our cultural landscapes and should therefore retain the designation of SLAs in the LDP.
It seems underhand to remove SLAs whist not providing their replacement - this is not open and honest consultation.
We are privileged to be custodians of this landscape and should ensure that it’s cultural specialness is protected for generations to come. The Council is a custodian and should act as such.
If you consider the policies, rules and regulations in place to protect heritage and listed buildings - you need similar regulation to properly protect and enhance our landscapes. It makes no sense to protect individual buildings with such an array of polices whist at the same time seeking to remove SLAs. Something is surely wrong with such an approach to policy making!
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4906
Received: 13/04/2023
Respondent ID: 5613
Respondent: Mr Robert Lankester
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
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.
Special Landscape Areas must be preserved in the new Local Development Plan.
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4913
Received: 13/04/2023
Respondent ID: 5615
Respondent: Mrs Rosalind Bellamy
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Removing the Special Landscape Areas may allow unwanted development in the countryside.
Retain the 18 Special Landscape Areas to give more protection to the countryside, as this benefits the tourism and leisure economy.
Look at claiming AONB status for parts of this county such as the Tywi and Cothi valleys.
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.
Object
Second Deposit LDP
Representation ID: 4931
Received: 13/04/2023
Respondent ID: 5451
Respondent: Mr DALJIT SINGH
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
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.
Special Landscape Areas like the Towy Valley and all the other 17 SLAs should not only be retained, but enhanced to ensure very aspect of the criterion is protected.
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.