Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Team Manager Development Management.

Consideration was given to the report of the Team Manager Development Management.

The Service Manager Development Management outlined the report which had been presented to make Members aware of consultation with Welsh Government in respect of four scoping directions which have been submitted for wind farms. It was reported that the wind farms would be located at MynyddCarn-y-Cefn, Mynydd Llanhilleth, Maenmoel and Abertillery and an overview of the areas was provided.

The Service Manager Development Management advised that not all planning applications would be submitted to the Council. The schemes for renewable energy that generated above 10 Megawatts was called a 'Development of National Significance' and these schemes were submitted to Welsh Government to be decided by an independent Planning Inspector, however the Council would be formally consulted on any subsequent planning applications.

It was reported that all Members would have an opportunity to submit questions if the schemes are forthcoming.

RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the information contained therein be noted.