Mynydd Maen Wind Farm … how to object!
You can object or comment on these proposals up to the Monday 19th of May.
Signing a petition is maybe better than nothing, but maybe only just, as one petition only counts as one objection regardless of how many people sign it!
Better to use our online easy to use objection form as well or instead. This form is available soon and can be found here.
If you just say that you object to all wind farms, they are horrible monstrosities and you hate them then that will carry little more weight than signing a petition. At least tell them why you object to this particular scheme, how it will affect you and your community!
It is best to object to certain aspects of the project and explain why you are objecting to it, on what grounds etc. List your objections and use as many of your own words as possible.
Read up on the proposals
All info can be found via…
mynydd-maen.co.uk – Our website
mynyddmaen-windfarm.co.uk – The developer’s (RES) site
https://planningcasework.service.gov.wales/advancedsearchresults?q=DNS/3276725
Then click on link to Mynydd Maen Wind Farm. Here you will find all the relevant dates and every document submitted so far. This includes all the documents submitted to PEDW in the final DNS planning application.
The planning documents via this link (on the developers site) are better laid out that on the PEDW portal.
If you have any specific questions feel free to get in touch with us.
To Object
You can object by letter, however, since you are reading this online, you probably will choose emails instead.
You can from later this week object by filling in a form on our website, but rather than just clicking boxes but even if using our form please add your own words if you want your objection to stand out and be noticed.
Our online form should be ready very soon and will be found here when ready.
Possibly better not to be anonymous, but if you don’t want your name seen then ok, PEDW will always blank out your contact details.
Should you wish to send your own objection emailed direct to them, here is a starter template and details you need to use.
Email to: pedw.infrastructure@gov.wales
Email subject:
either
Objection to DNS/3276725 – Mynydd Maen Wind Farm
or
Comments on DNS/3276725 – Mynydd Maen Wind Farm
I wish to comment/object to the above planning application as on the following grounds
etc, etc
Kind regards
Name (this will be hidden if you request it )
Address This will be hidden when your objection is published on PEDW site
What else can I do?
The above is the very important step but below are some other recommendations on how you can help!
Spread the word! So few people seem to know about the proposals for Mynydd Maen or the sheer size of the proposed wind farms.
If you possibly can, please contribute to our campaign fund by visiting our donate page.
Write an article that may be suitable to publish on this website, this may be about your concerns, how you think your life might be affected by this wind farm, your personal experiences of living near turbines or WHY?
Help by volunteering to study one particular aspect of this proposal or distribute leaflets or suggest events to raise awareness and help raise funds.
Write to your councillor with your thoughts, now and when further plans are available. Torfaen Residents Click Here. Caerphilly residents Click Here.
Write to your MP with your reservations and observations. Torfaen MP is Nick Thomas-Symonds. Caerphilly MP is Wayne David.
Write to your MS (Member of the Senedd)
Volunteer to distribute leaflets (coming soon)
Put up a poster, available soon or print one from here