I know wind farms are a controversial topic but this proposal is suggesting 26 (yes - 26) turbines, each at 220m (no I haven’t got that height wrong either). Add that to the elevation of the section (455 metres and up) and it’s clear this will have a significant impact on what we all know to be an exceptionally peaceful dark and wild area.
The plans are currently at initial consultation stage, village meetings have just happened. Currently the only submitted planning application is for a single temporary (3 years) turbine to assess the wind levels approx grid SN 84979 91828.
If you would like to object (and I understand not everyone will feel the same) please:
1. Object formally to the planning application for the initial turbine (you’ll be able to see where on the plans). https://pa.powys.gov.uk/online-applicat ... uNmYhDJZbY
2. Email Bute Energy esgairgaled@bute.energy and object to the Esgair Galed Energy Park
As well as your own objections, you might also like to mention:
- Nearby Osprey nesting
The Lon Las Cymru cycle route
Route 8 on the National Cycle Network
The Glaslyn Nature Reserve
Glyndwr’s Way - one of only three National Trails in Wales
The Cambrian Way - not a National Trail but just as important
The area’s unique network of BOATs and bridleways
The importance of most of the above to the local economy
Perhaps the history of Welsh countryside being ravaged to send water to England
Let us keep the Cambrians as special as they can be...
Si