Mona Offshore Wind Farm

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Mona Offshore Wind Farm

Received 05 May 2024
From Stuart Neil

Representation

I make my principal submission re: EN010137 i have kept it short at this stage as to comply with the 500 word limit. In principle I support this project, however i have the following concerns and cannot support the application in its current format. There is a road safety issue with proposed entry/exit into TCC2, on the B5381near to penyrefail crossroads, due to the topography in that location. Also The proposed development, as applied for, of TCC2 will result in significant highway damage. Whilst i am in agreement of proposed 40mph speed limit on the A548, at penyrefail crossroads to facilitate TCC3. I believe the entrance to TCC2 should also be on the A548. Making use of the already proposed 40 mph limit. I have issue that the proposed corridor width in one area near penyrefail crossroads, it is unnecessarily wide and does not comply with the information disclosed on the application. One of the proposed cable routes will cause unnecessary and irreversible ecological damage to a very sensitive wildlife habitat. Some very important Ancient trees have not been considered or indicated near the proposed crossing point. in the area of penyrefail crossroads, any trenchless method will damage roots causing habitat loss for bats, owls, woodpeckers endangered wildlife including redstarts and resulting environmental damage. Natural springs and the watercourse would be directly effected by any proposed cable crossing at certain points near penyrefail crossroads. Existing Drainage pipes and ditches either side of the B5381 have not been indicated or considered and any cable crossing would result in directly affecting the watercourse and increase the potential for contamination of said watercourse. If the application is approved in its current state there will be significant economic damage and significant damage to agriculture and tourism which is the mainstay in the penyrefail crossroad area. The proposed cable route and associated development near penyrefail crossroads is inefficient and of bad design. The applicant's own water management plan indicates that the topography dictates, that the cable should pass as close to the penyrefail crossroads as possible. Therefore any contaminated runoff is then dealt within the catchment of the main drain system and can appropriately and legally be dealt with. The application is lacking in detail and is contradictory. Until the applicant can provide firm details of what their plans for the project are it is impossible for the planning inspectorate panel or the public to accurately discuss the impact of a plan that is incoherent. The application has not fully complied with the requirements or spirit of the planning act 2008. There are missing references to physical obstacles within the corridor application, eg missing existing power lines. I conclude my representation's for EN 010137