This is an update on the original posting about the planning application that has been submitted to Swansea Planning by npower.
Objections should be sent to Swansea Planning as soon as possible. We have have had an indication from the case officer, David Owen, that although the original
consultation deadline was 29 September 2008, letters sent after that date, but before the planning committee meets, may still be considered,
so don't let anything put you off sending an objection in now. It's likely to be some weeks yet before the planning committee meets, not least as the matter is a complex
one, but the sooner your objection reaches Swansea Planning the more chance there is that your material concerns will be taken into account.
The details that need to appear in your letter include:
1. Your name & address
2. The planning application number: 2008/1781
3. The site address: Mynydd y Gwair, Swansea
4. Your reasons for objection
Objections containing the above information should be emailed to: David.Owen@swansea.gov.uk
or, alternatively, sent by post to:
David Owen
DC Case Officer (Planning)
Planning Services
The Environment Department
Civic Centre
Oystermouth Road
Swansea
SA1 3SN
A template letter, based on the objections many people have raised concerns about with SOCME, can be found here:
Template objection form.
It would assist us if you email socme.org@googlemail.com to let us know when you have submitted an objection by post, so that we
have some idea of the numbers of people sending in objections.
October 2008
Jan Moseley's daughter, Clare, would like to thank all those who attended the events on 28 September to remember her mother, or who sent messages of support.
Some photographs from the memorial gathering on the mountain can be found
here.
September 2008
The latest SOCME newsletter can be found below.
Details of Jan Moseley's memorial gatherings are included in it, along with the latest news about the planning application.
SOCME News - September 2008 (PDF)
SOCME News - September 2008 (Page 1 - JPEG)
SOCME News - September 2008 (Page 2 - JPEG)
SOCME News - September 2008 (Page 3 - JPEG)
SOCME News - September 2008 (Page 4 - JPEG)
August 2008
There is now a Facebook Group: "Say NO to the Mynydd-y-Gwair Wind Farm"
Say NO to the Mynydd-y-Gwair Wind Farm Facebook group
July 2008
SOCME Leaflet
Who are SOCME - July 2008 (PDF)
Who are SOCME - July 2008 (Page 1 - JPEG)
Who are SOCME - July 2008 (Page 2 - JPEG)
July 2008
Npower announce revised plans to build on the mountain
link to npower's revised plans
as announced in their newsletter of July 2008
Forthcoming event
Keep Sunday 28 September 2008 free
A memorial gathering and twmpath will be held on 28 September to remember SOCME supporter Jan Moseley.
Details will be circulated nearer the time, or, alternatively, please contact her daughter for more
information email Clare
7th December 2005
SOCME Press Release
Commoners Vote on Wind Farm (PRESS RELEASE - .JPG file format 109 Kb)
Copyright © SOCME 07/12/05
22nd November 2004
West Glamorganshire Commoners meeting.
This information was provided by an agent from the Somerset Trust who was in attendance at the West Glamorgan Commoners meeting.
The original Mynydd y Gwair common land area has been expanded now to cover the whole of Mynydd y Gwair and the upland plateau. The original plan was for 23 wind turbines but the Somerset Trust now states that there will be no more than 50 turbines installed of a maximum of 92 metres (301.83 feet) to the tip of the blades.
Planning will be applied for in April/May 2005.
Access to the site will be from junction 46 on the M4 motorway.
Detailed maps of the proposed wind turbines installation will be available from January 2005 and 'npower' will be holding public exhibitions from January 2005.
Environmental Studies have been conducted and reports sent to the DTI; the City & County of Swansea; CCW and CADW
DTI is the Department of Trade and Industry
CCW is the Countryside Council for Wales who advises the Government, the National Assembly for Wales, Local Authorities and others on sustaining the natural beauty, wildlife and the opportunity for outdoor enjoyment. CCW is the national wildlife conservation authority.
CADW is the historic environment agency within the Welsh Assembly Government with responsibility for protecting, conserving, and promoting an appreciation of the historic environment of Wales.
