Number: WG42890

Welsh Government Summary of responses

Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales

Planning pre-application

October 2020

Mae’r ddogfen yma hefyd ar gael yn Gymraeg. This document is also available in Welsh.

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978-1-80195-462-4 Contents Contents ...... 2 Executive summary ...... 3 1. Project overview ...... 5 2. Consultation methodology ...... 8 2.1. Guidance ...... 8 2.2. Consultation approach ...... 8 2.3. Consultees ...... 9 3. Consultation tools ...... 10 3.2. Stage 1: Project briefing/early engagement ...... 10 3.3. Stage 2: Statutory pre-application consultation ...... 13 4. Consultation results, issues and responses ...... 16 4.1. Early Engagement ...... 16 4.2. PAC consultation ...... 16 5. Conclusion...... 45

2 Executive summary

Welsh Government, working in partnership with Neath Port Talbot and Powys Councils, has developed proposals for a Global Centre of Rail Excellence on a surface mine and coal washery site in Onllwyn and Nant Helen at the head of the Dulais and Tawe Valleys. The proposals form an important addition to the site’s restoration strategy being brought forward by Celtic Energy and will act as a driver for rail industry innovation, investment and growth in Wales, the wider UK and internationally.

Comprehensive engagement with a wide range of stakeholders is fundamental to developing the best possible proposals and, in response to the complexities of this project, a phased engagement/consultation has been carried out to enable local residents and stakeholders to help inform the masterplan for the site.

As part of the business case development for the project, extensive ‘soft-market- testing’ has been carried out with rail industry stakeholders. This has allowed business need to be examined and technical advice to be incorporated into an initial design. This design then formed the basis of the project briefing and early engagement with residents and a wide range of local and community stakeholders (2 July - 7 October 2019).

Early engagement included online information, a series of meetings/briefing sessions and community drop in events. Residents and stakeholders were encouraged to consider the opportunities and constraints associated with the initial design and help identify how the project could maximise social and economic benefits while minimising environmental impacts.

Over 450 people attended these early engagement events to discuss the emerging proposals with members of the project team and over 70 responses were received (by questionnaire, email or phone). The majority of people spoken to were supportive of the project and the benefits it would bring to the local and wider area. Key issues raised by local people including noise, vibration, air quality and light pollution have been considered and were addressed in the draft outline planning application consulted on as part of the statutory pre-application consultation (17 September to 14 October). The issue of common land and public rights of way was also raised, which is being addressed as part of a separate consultation being led by Powys County Council.

Due to Government guidelines to help reduce the spread of Coronavirus, the statutory consultation was carried out online and discussions took place by telephone or virtual meetings via Zoom or Microsoft Teams. The project consultation webpage included a draft of the planning documents as well as a Consultation Summary Document and a Non-Technical Summary of the Environmental Statement as well as feedback mechanisms to encourage people to share their thoughts on the draft outline masterplan. Hard copies of the key consultation documents were available on request.

A total of twelve responses were received from specialist consultees and their comments have been addressed in section 5.1. To address comments raised, several additional surveys (including a night-time visual impact survey and traffic surveys) have been undertaken as well as updating the outline Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP), Environmental Statement (ES) and Traffic Assessment to support the

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A total of 63 responses where received from neighbours, community consultees, owner/occupiers and the wider community – through the feedback questionnaire, emails and phone calls. Those supporting the proposal recognised the economic benefits the project would bring to the area including new jobs, training opportunities, tourism potential and support for the local supply chain. Concerns were raised about the potential negative impact on local amenity and wellbeing of residents, especially with the potential for a 24/7 operation, as well as the effects of traffic, vibration and noise, air and light pollution. These comments have been addressed in section 5.2

This Pre-application Consultation Report sets out who was consulted; how they were consulted; how they were informed about the engagement/consultation process; the feedback received and how comments have been considered and responded to as appropriate in the planning application.

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1. Project overview

1.1. Welsh Government working in partnership with Powys County Council and Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, has developed proposals for a Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales on the site of the Nant Helen surface mine and Onllwyn coal washery site at the head of the Dulais and Tawe Valleys.

1.2. Celtic Energy is due to cease coaling operations at the Nant Helen site, at which point it will be restored under statutory obligations determined and consented by Powys County Council. The first application (Powys County Council ref: 19/1899/REM) for the restoration of the current working area was approved in April 2020.

1.3. Celtic Energy amended the restoration scheme earlier this year in order to facilitate the Global Centre of Rail Excellence project. The second planning application was for the construction of complementary restoration earthworks to create two looped landform platforms (part in cutting and part on embankment) with associated drainage infrastructure and areas of landscaping and habitat creation. The earthworks were designed to enable the Global Centre of Rail Excellence earthworks programme to progress alongside the restoration proposals. That planning application (Powys County Council ref: 20/0738/FUL and Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council ref: P2020/0362) was approved at the end of July 2020.

1.4. The Global Centre of Rail Excellence project offers an opportunity for significant rail investment in Wales. Transport for Wales has committed to revitalising the rail network by providing new services and rolling stock (trains and carriages), innovative solutions and a significant programme of station investment.

1.5. The UK Government’s Rail Sector Deal (2018) sets out a new approach that promotes partnership working between the public and private sectors to increase innovation and productivity. Its aim is that the UK should deliver the benefits of new digital technology and become a world leader in rail technology and decarbonisation, boosting exports and skills.

1.6. The need for a world-class test facility to support and accelerate the delivery of these strategic aims has been recognised by the UK Government. As new trains and other components are introduced to the UK rail network, they need to be thoroughly tested before they become operational. Currently, UK manufactured trains are frequently transported to European testing facilities at significant cost.

1.7. A Global Centre of Rail Excellence will provide a multi-faceted railway testing and validation facility capable of testing both infrastructure for introduction on the railway and rolling stock. Such a facility would offer the rail industry the ability to bring forward innovation to network readiness at a much faster pace than is currently the case. This would reduce industry costs, support decarbonisation and help to facilitate innovation, increase skills and training and create jobs in the UK. Given the demand for test facilities across Europe and beyond it is expected that a Global Centre of Rail Excellence would also be well placed to attract international

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business.

1.8. The project is also well placed to support recovery post COVID-19. Both the UK Government and Welsh Government have emphasised the importance of infrastructure spending to help kick-start the economy and ensure long-term economic recovery. The rail sector will also need to innovate to accommodate changes in customer and operator user needs as a result of the pandemic, such as adapting to a future “low contact economy”.

1.9. A Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales is well placed to provide a solution through its focus on infrastructure (including digital infrastructure), innovation and transport delivery efficiency, as well as its potential contribution to supporting transport, mobility and the economic benefits that come from connectivity.

1.10. The proposal looks to provide a purpose-built, modern railway infrastructure and rolling stock testing and validation facility which would form an important addition to the site’s restoration strategy and act as a driver for rail industry innovation, investment and growth in Wales, the (wider) United Kingdom and internationally.

1.11. A Global Centre of Rail Excellence will also act as a catalyst for rail industry investment in Wales, providing a state-of-the-art ‘innovation accelerator’ facility for research and development and testing in the UK. The infrastructure testing facility will be unique to Europe.

1.12. The economic benefit to Wales is potentially significant. During the construction phases, it is estimated around 240 construction jobs will be created and if each element of the facility is realised, the site could be expected to sustain around 180 jobs once fully operational. The facilities would also attract regular visitors to the area as engineers, academics and support teams use the site on a project-by- project basis, providing a potential boost to local service industries.

1.13. A Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales would require a range of different roles although some of these would be highly specialised and require skills that are not currently present within the South Wales labour market. It is envisaged that the site could become a UK hub for operational training, providing opportunities for local people to acquire the skills they need for a career in the rail industry.

1.14. The presence of the facility could provide the catalyst for the development of new research capabilities in Wales in the future, not least in conjunction with higher education providers. Subsequently, there is potential to develop research and education programmes that support the broader development of the rail industry in Wales and beyond and in turn generate a pipeline of skilled workers in related activities.

1.15. The proposals for a Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales include two distinct components: • A rail testing facility with an electrified high speed outer rail testing track (6.9km), an electrified low speed inner rail testing track (4.5 km) and a dual platform station environment (typical of the UK rail network) for testing train platform interfaces.

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• A research, development, education and training centre – the ‘innovation accelerator’, associated storage and maintenance facilities.

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2. Consultation methodology

2.1. Guidance

2.1.1. Following the adoption of the Planning (Wales) Act 2015, guidance was issued setting out the requirements for Pre-application Consultation on ‘major’ development plans.

2.1.2. As of 1 August 2016, all planning applications for ‘major’ projects need to be accompanied by a Pre-application Consultation (PAC) report, evidencing that the required consultation has been undertaken, reporting issues raised and if/how these have been addressed within the final proposals.

2.1.3. Consultation is required for a minimum 28 day period and includes: • Displaying a site notice. • Writing to any owner or occupier of any land adjoining the land to which the proposed application relates. • Making the draft planning application information available publicly (either online or in hardcopy within the local vicinity). • Consulting ‘community consultees’ and ‘specialist consultees’.

2.1.4. If applicants undertake publicity or consultation that exceeds the minimum statutory requirements, which is the case for this application, they are encouraged to report the outcome of this activity in the PAC report (see references to early engagement).

2.1.5. In May 2020, Welsh Government issued changes to the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) Order 2012 (“DMPWO”) in response to the challenges presented by COVID-19. The requirement to make information available for inspection at a location in the vicinity of the proposed development was removed for a temporary period, which was subsequently extended to 8 January 2021.

2.1.6. All information is required to be hosted online, with the web address and contact telephone number clearly visible on the site notice (and on all direct neighbour notification letters if different from the site notice). If hard copies of the application are requested, an application must not be submitted before the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which the last document is sent.

2.2. Consultation approach

2.2.1. Welsh Government was keen to deliver a comprehensive engagement programme for this project with stakeholders and local communities across the two local authority areas to help inform the masterplan for the site.

2.2.2. An Engagement and Consultation Plan was developed at the start of the project that set out: who will be consulted; how/when they will be consulted; the scope of consultation; how/when feedback will be provided; and contact details for the project.

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2.2.3. The draft Engagement and Consultation Plan was discussed with Neath Port Talbot and Powys County Council’s planning officers and local elected representatives. Their views were taken into consideration and incorporated into the final Plan. This included extending the consultation zone, adding stakeholders to engage/consult and providing advice regarding the venues and timing of the drop in events during the early engagement.

2.2.4. A thorough, two stage engagement/consultation programme was delivered: • Stage 1: Project briefing/early engagement (2 July – 17 October 2019) • Stage 2: Statutory pre-application consultation (17 Sept – 14 October 2020)

2.2.5. Details of the consultation can be found in Chapter 4 of this report.

2.3. Consultees

2.3.1. Welsh Government engaged/consulted with people living and working within the vicinity of the site and delivered information about the draft proposals and how to view/comment on them to over 9,500 local residential and business addresses.

2.3.2. The wider community was also notified of the engagement/consultation through advertising and site notices around the site.

2.3.3. As well as residents and businesses within the defined consultation zones, Welsh Government consulted local stakeholders, including political and community representatives, as well as specialist/statutory consultees.

2.3.4. For stage 1: project briefing / early engagement - a full list of consultees is set out in sections 4.2.4 and 4.2.5 of this report. For stage 2: statutory pre-application consultation - a full list of the consultees is set out in sections 4.3.7 and 4.3.8 of this report.

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3. Consultation tools

3.1.1. A two-stage engagement/consultation programme was undertaken to help shape the plans for the Global Centre of Rail Excellence project. This section sets out the consultation tools used to notify and inform consultees about the engagement/ consultation and feedback mechanisms provided to encourage responses.

3.2. Stage 1: Project briefing/early engagement

3.2.1. As part of the business case development for the project, extensive ‘soft-market- testing’ has been carried out with rail industry stakeholders. This has allowed business needs to be examined and technical advice to be incorporated into an initial design. This design then formed the basis of the project briefings and early engagement with residents and a wide range of local and community stakeholders between 2 July - 7 October 2019.

Project briefings 3.2.2. On 21 May 2019 Ken Skates AM made an oral statement on progress for a Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales. He provided an update on the outline business case and Joint Venture Agreement entered into by Welsh Government with Neath Port Talbot and Powys County Councils, highlighted some of the key benefits the project could bring forward and announced the forthcoming public engagement. This was followed by a briefing session for Assembly Members.

3.2.3. A briefing meeting was also offered to elected representatives including AMs/MPs and Community Councils. This offer was taken up by Kirsty Williams AM and Tawe Uchaf Community Council.

Stakeholder and community letters 3.2.4. A letter was sent to over 300 local stakeholders to introduce them to the project and invite them to a stakeholder preview in advance of the public drop- in sessions (see Appendix 1).

3.2.5. A letter introducing the proposals and advertising the public drop-in sessions (see Appendix 2) was sent to over 9,500 local residents/businesses within the core engagement/consultation zone agreed with local representatives during discussions on the Engagement/Consultation Plan. This included addresses in Abercraf, Caehopkin, Coelbren, Onllwyn, Seven Sisters, Glynneath, Crynant, Ystalyfera and Ystradgynlais. See Appendix 3 for a map of the engagement/consultation zone.

Stakeholder preview 3.2.6. Over 36 councillors and representatives from local community groups attended the stakeholder preview from 10am to midday on 17 July 2019 at Onllwyn Welfare Hall.

Public drop in sessions 3.2.7. Public drop-in sessions were held to enable people to discuss the opportunities, site considerations and emerging proposals with members of the project team (from Welsh Government, Arup and Grasshopper Communications). Two public

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drop-in sessions were initially planned - in Onllwyn and Abercrave. At the request of residents and Kirsty Williams AM, an additional drop-in session was organised in Coelbren.

Date Time Locati Attendance on 17 July 2019 1pm-7pm Onllwyn Welfare Hall 188

18 July 2019 1pm-7pm Abercrave Miners Welfare Hall 133 and Institute

3 Sept 2019 3pm-7pm Coelbren Welfare Hall 60

3.2.8. A drop-in session was also held at Celtic Energy’s site offices, Nant Helen for staff.

Date Time Location Attendance numbers 30 July 2019 1pm-3pm Celtic Energy Site Offices, Nant 31 Helen

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Webpage 3.2.9. The project webpage - https://gov.wales/global-centre-of-rail-excellence - was updated to include a summary document that introduced the project to a wider audience, provided information about the emerging proposals and advertised the engagement events and feedback mechanisms. All engagement material was available in English and Welsh.

Response form 3.2.10. The community and other stakeholders were encouraged to share their views on the proposals through a response form, which was available online and in hard copy at the public drop in events (see Appendix 4).

3.2.11. A hard copy of the project briefing and early engagement document was also available for attendees to take away. The response form and engagement document were available in Welsh and English. An email address, phone number and freepost were also available for respondents to make their views known.

3.2.12. 72 responses were received, and these have been amalgamated and summarised in the next chapter of this report. More detail is available in the early engagement Consultation Report: https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/consultations/2020-09/global-centre-of- rail-excellence-summary-of-responses.pdf

Advertising 3.2.13. The project, engagement process and drop-in sessions were advertised through a variety of channels including:

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• Adverts were placed in the South Wales Guardian (12 July) and South Wales Evening Post (15 July) - see Appendix 5 • Posters were sent to community venues and Community Councils in the local and wider vicinity to put up on public noticeboards - see Appendix 6. • Welsh Government used its Twitter channels to promote the engagement/ events.

3.3. Stage 2: Statutory pre-application consultation

3.3.1. A statutory 28-day pre-application consultation was undertaken from 17 September to 14 October 2020 in line with the requirements of the Planning (Wales) Act 2015.

3.3.2. In response to the COVID-19 situation, Welsh Government amended the pre-application consultation process, which came into force on 19 May 2020. To meet the requirements of the Planning Applications (Temporary Modifications and Disapplication) (Wales) (Coronavirus) Order 2020 (“the Amendment Order”), the pre-application consultation was held online and a contact telephone number and email address was provided. Hard copies of key consultation documents were available on request.

Site notices 3.3.3. A bilingual Site Notice was produced in line with the requirements of the Planning (Wales) Act 2015 and included full details of the statutory consultation and the project webpage, containing the draft planning application and feedback mechanisms. The notices gave: • details of the public computer facilities to view this information online (available during the consultation period on a pre-booking basis at identified libraries). • a contact email address and telephone number to request paper copies of the proposals.

3.3.4. A copy of the Site Notice (see Appendix 7) was placed in 10 locations around the site (see Appendix 8).

Notification to specialist consultees 3.3.5. A bilingual letter and accompanying notice (see Appendix 9) were posted on 15 September 2020 and emailed on 17 September 2020 to all relevant specialist consultees in line with the requirements of the Planning (Wales) Act 2015; providing information and requesting feedback on the draft proposals. A list of the specialist consultees can be found in Appendix 10.

Notification to community consultees, residents and neighbouring landowners 3.3.6. A bilingual cover letter and a statutory Notice (in line with the requirements of the Planning (Wales) Act 2015) was sent to community consultees and neighbours (see Appendix 11). This information explained the full details of the pre-application consultation process, including the web address of the project page containing details of the full draft planning application, a contact

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email address, link to an online feedback form and telephone number for enquiries, requests for hard copies of the planning documents or comments.

3.3.7. This information was posted first class on 15 September 2020 to: • 256 community consultees (see Appendix 12), including: - All local ward members of both Powys County Council and Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council - The clerk at Blaengwrach Community Council, Glynneath Town Council, Onllwyn Community Council, Severn Sisters Community Council, Tawe Uchaf Community Council and Ystradgynlais Town Council - Four MPs and eight local and regional MSs - 104 local stakeholder groups • Two landowners (see Appendix 13) • 901 residents and 26 businesses neighbouring the site (see Appendix 14 – list of boundary neighbours)

3.3.8. This information was posted second class on 16 September 2020 to a further 8,814 residents/business in the local area (see Appendix 15).

Webpages 3.3.9. On 16 September, the project webpage: https://gov.wales/global-centre-of- rail-excellence was updated to include a summary of the project, overview of the proposals, progress on the project, the project timetable and links to the consultation page.

3.3.10. The draft planning application documents were also made available on the project consultation webpage: https://gov.wales/global-centre-of-rail- excellence-planning-pre-application. This included the following documents: • Consultation document • Environmental statement non-technical summary • Environmental statement volume 1 • Environmental statement volume 2 appendices 2a to 6a • Environmental statement volume 2 appendices 7a to 15c • Environmental statement volume 3: figures • Planning, design and access statement • Transport assessment • Masterplan • Site location plan • Example of a draft application for planning permission to Powys County Council • Example of a draft application for planning permission to Neath Port Talbot Borough Council

3.3.11. The webpages, Consultation document and Environmental Statement non- technical summary were available in English and Welsh.

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Response form 3.3.12. The response form was available on the project consultation webpage to be completed online and was available in English and Welsh.

3.3.13. It was also possible to download a response form and return it by email to: [email protected] or posted to Freepost, GRASSHOPPER CONSULT (no stamp or further address required). Hard copies were available on request.

3.3.14. A copy of the bilingual response form can be found in Appendix 16.

Advertising 3.3.15. A bilingual advert was placed in the following newspapers, with information about the consultation and how to view the draft planning application: • South Wales Echo on 17 September 2020 on p11 (see Appendix 17) • South Wales Guardian on 23 September 2020 on p12 (see Appendix 18)

Media/social media 3.3.16. A press release was issued to local and regional newspapers and broadcast media on 16 September to announce the consultation and provide an overview of the project (see Appendix 19) and the consultation was promoted via Welsh Government’s social media channels.

3.3.17. Local members were also encouraged to share details of the consultation and encourage participation through their social media channels during project updates before the launch of the consultation.

Briefings/meetings 3.3.18. Briefing meetings were provided to local members at Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council and Powys County Council in advance of the consultation launch on 17 September.

3.3.19. A virtual meeting was held with Tawe Uchaf Community Council on 8 October 2020. The project team gave a presentation on the project before taking questions from members present. Key issues raised are captured in the response section in the next chapter.

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4.1. Early Engagement

4.1.1. Over 450 people participated in the early engagement on proposals for a Global Centre of Rail Excellence and 72 responses were received (by questionnaire, email or phone).

4.1.2. A high level of support was expressed for the proposals with 59% of respondents indicating that the site was very suitable/fairly suitable for a Global Centre of Rail Excellence. Those in support noted the potential socio-economic benefits including local jobs (during construction and operation) and potential opportunities for the local supply chain and tourism. Many felt that the area was in need of investment and the proposal offered an opportunity to regenerate an existing brownfield site.

4.1.3. There were also a wide range of environmental issues raised, particularly by people living in close proximity to the site. In particular concerns were highlighted about noise, traffic, vibration, light, air quality and visual impact - particularly in relation to the potential for 24/7 operation, which would potentially have a detrimental impact on the local amenity.

4.1.4. A number of respondents also expressed concerns about the increased use of the branch line to bring in rolling stock and impact on local roads.

4.1.5. The summary of responses is available to view on the Welsh Government’s webpage for a Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales: https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/consultations/2020-09/global-centre-of- rail-excellence-summary-of-responses.pdf.

4.1.6. All comments received during the early engagement were reviewed and taken into consideration as the proposals evolved.

4.2. PAC consultation

Specialist consultees 4.2.1. Twelve specialist consultees responded to the consultation. The key issues raised by each consultee and the applicant’s response is summarised below. The full responses can be viewed in Appendix 20.

Key issues raised Response

1 The Glamorgan Gwent Archaeological Trust Noted. No objection to the application. Historic Environment to be addressed by condition for mitigation.

16 2 Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust Noted. No objection to the application. Historic Environment to be addressed by condition for mitigation

3 Cadw The applicant is in close No objection to the application subject to the dialogue with Cadw regarding outcome of the Scheduled Monument Consent. the Scheduled Monument Historic Environment to be addressed by condition Consent application, which will for mitigation. be submitted alongside the GCRE planning application for consideration.

4 Neath Port Talbot (NPT) Highways The applicant is in close Support for the application as boosting the local dialogue with NPT Highways economy. Further discussions awaiting. on the scope of the Transport Assessment work that supports the application.

5 Powys Highways The applicant is in close • Transport Assessment – insufficient traffic dialogue with Powys counts (only 24hour not minimum seven day Highways. neutral period). Consider traffic projections to be conservative. Consider traffic in phase 1 to Additional surveys have been have a greater impact. Are additional surveys scoped in consultation with going to be undertaken? both Powys and Neath Port • Northern access from A4221 – no junction Talbot Highways officers. counts and trips from this access have not been considered. No indication of what this All other points will be included access will be used for. Will additional within a revised Transport clarification be provided? Assessment that will be • Onllwyn Road Junction from the A4221 – submitted as part of the junction not included in scope of Transport planning submission. Assessment (no access counts to determine levels/disruption of traffic). Will additional counts be undertaken? Why has it been excluded? • Active Travel considerations – welcome cycle/pedestrian link between site and Ystradgynlais. Additional information is welcomed. • Potential unauthorised viewing area on Onllwyn Road that ‘could give rise to increased levels of traffic and increased levels of indiscriminate on-street parking. The HA there seeks clarify on the level of visitors/spectators the facility is likely to generate and the measures that will be implemented to accommodate them safely within the site’.

17 6 Natural Resources Wales (NRW)

Landscape - Visual effects “There would be significant adverse visual effects A night-time survey has been on receptors at eight viewpoints within the park for undertaken. The assessment a considerable time period (during the four-year will be included within the final construction period and continuing for up to 15 submission at Appendix 9E of years after completion). Beyond 15 years the Environmental Statement. significant adverse effects would remain at two viewpoints. The woodland planting proposed should integrate much of the development into the surrounding landscape within the 15-year period. However, some of the rail infrastructure and engineered features (overhead lines and cuttings) will remain noticeable as permanent features in the views and continue to have an adverse effect on the scenic quality of views and the sense of tranquillity & remoteness.”

There is potential for light pollution and impact on the National Park’s Dark Skies. A light pollution/ dark skies assessment is required to be undertaken and used to influence the final lighting scheme.

Mitigation The application is in outline “Whilst some additional native tree and shrub with all matters reserved. planning …. may help to reduce the visual impact of the buildings, it would not be possible to reduce At the detailed design stage, the adverse effects of the rail infrastructure that the role that green has been identified in the Landscape Visual and infrastructure can play Impact Assessment (LVIA). alongside the design evolution of the buildings will be “We believe there is benefit in investigating the explored in terms of screening inclusion of Green Infrastructure in the design of and framing certain buildings the buildings at the washery and advise this and plant/infrastructure, as well should be completed alongside a colour as softening the impact of hard assessment to reduce the long-term effects of the surfacing etc. development on the BBNP.”

Requirement 1 - Plans: All plans associated with this development are amended in line with the established principles of habitat mitigation/enhancements agreed under consented application 20/0738/FUL.

Condition 1 – CEMP: No development or phase of development, including site clearance, shall commence until a site wide Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) has

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Condition 2 – EMMP: Prior to the operation of the development, or phase of development, an Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan (EMMP), detailing strategies for the management, maintenance and monitoring measures of the ecological, environmental and landscape features at the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Protected Sites Noted. “We consider that the development is not likely to have a significant effect on the SACs identified.”

Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) – Noted. 1. Sensitive Freshwater Receptors: “Based on the information submitted in the outline CEMP (ES Appendix 3A) and provided the outlined measures are implemented, we consider that the development is not likely to damage the features for which Nant Llech and Gorsllwyn Onllwyn SSSIs are of interest. (Condition 1).”

2. Sensitive Aerial Receptors 0 NOX and SO2: “We concur with the conclusion of the ES on the assessment of effects related to changes in traffic flows associated to the construction and operational phase of the development. Tables 14-6 and 14-9, indicate that additional construction traffic and operational traffic flows would not be high enough to trigger further assessment.

“NRW do not agree with the ES conclusion that ‘an assessment of rail impacts on ecological receptors can be screened out and the impact can be considered negligible.’

“We advise that both NOX and SO2 concentrations should be less than 1% of the critical level at the Gorsllwyn Onllwyn SSSI.’ NRW set out Requirement 2.” This is noted and further Requirement 2 – Air Quality: The details on relevant submission of a revised ‘Air Quality’ chapter concentrations have been (section 14) of the Environment Statement

19 (ES) to include appropriate screening presented in the final criteria and assessment of effects on submission. sensitive ecological receptors.

3. Sensitive Aerial Receptors – Dust: The “buffer zone” includes land within the Noted. Gorsllwyn Onllwyn SSSI, as illustrated in Figure 14.2. If the usual value used to identify nuisance dust deposition in residential areas is applied (200mg/m2/day), and appropriate measures are taken to reduce emissions in a timely manner if required, we do not consider there would be a significant impact on protected sites.

We advise that dust level deposition of 500mg/m2/day or more to be damaging to Noted. the Gorsllwyn Onllwyn SSSI.

Preparation of Management Plans: Noted. NRW proposed two documents to be produced: • Construction Environmental Management An outline CEMP is included Plan (CEMP) at application stage (ES • Environmental Management and Appendix 3A) and the detailed Monitoring Plan (EMMP) CEMP and EMMP will be Requirements set out in Condition 1 and 2 above. conditioned and prepared in advance of reserved matters submissions. Projected Species: “Based on the survey results and the mitigation Further information on bats measures proposed, we are satisfied that the and otters, regarding potential development is unlikely to significantly affect collision risk, are presented European Protected Species (EPS). We consider and discussed within the all recommendations described in the Environmental Statement. Environmental Statement (ES) to be appropriate, however, further information is required for measures to reduce the collision risk to bats and otters due to the operation of trains along the tracks which will continue into the evening and at night.

“Requirement 3 – EPS: The submission of information regarding the installation of safe rail track crossing points for bats and otters to demonstrate the development is not detrimental to the maintenance of the population of any EPS species concerned at a favourable conservation status in its natural range.”

20 Land contamination and water quality: Noted. “We have no comments to make on site drainage.’ ‘We consider the site to be of lower environmental sensitivity as confirmed by the desk study within Appendix 6A. Therefore, we do not consider it necessary to provide the LPA with advice at the planning application stage. We do however advise that the treatment and disposal of contaminated soils and groundwater is regulated by waste legislation and requires an environmental permit.” Environmental Permits / Exemptions: Noted. “The operation of the (‘decommissioning’) shed may require an environmental permit or exemption under The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016. An environmental permit or exemption must be in place before any waste activity takes place on site.

7 Brecon Beacons National Park Authority The Brecon Beacons National Park Authority currently has very significant concern that the proposal will have adverse impacts on one of the National Park's statutory purposes. Key issues raised relate to landscape and visual impacts:

1. Night-time assessment – “The LVIA currently A night-time survey has been omits a night-time assessment. This undertaken. The assessment assessment is required in order to understand is included in Appendix 9E of the full impact on the National Park and the the final application near-by Dark Sky Reserve.” submission.

2. Visual effects – “The Environmental Statement outlines that there would be residual effects to 4 visual receptors following the establishment Marshy grassland within the of mitigation planting at year 15. Viewpoints 2, north of the Washery is a 3 and 9 having moderate adverse beyond the priority for retention as this is 15 years and viewpoint 14 having a major linked to Gors Llwyn SSSI to adverse impact. Three out of four of these the north. Other retained viewpoints are from within the National Park. grasslands in this area are On this basis the National Park Authority still species-rich and important for has very significant concern with the proposal the invertebrate populations and requires further planting mitigation to be they support. Additional trees incorporated in areas around the northern and planting would not be eastern areas of the Washery site and also use appropriate in this location as of other means to integrate the development this would compromise into the landscape to be detailed (e.g. use of existing ecological value of green or brown roofs etc).” habitats in this area.

21 3. Landscape effects: “The Environmental Noted and it is for the LPA to Statement outlines moderate adverse effects weigh any impacts in the on the landscape during construction and during overall planning balance. the operation landscape impacts are moderate adverse with the impact of the mitigation planting taking at year 15 changing two out of three landscape character areas to have minor adverse landscape impacts. The National Park Authority maintains significant concern with the proposal's impact on the special qualities of the National Park.”

4. Effective management and monitoring of mitigation planting: “the basis of much of the The photomontages provided landscape and visual conclusions outlined in represent the year 15 scenario the Environmental Statement are on where planting is established assumption that the proposed mitigation and provides its function. planting establishes itself as expected in the 15-year period. It is also noted that some of the Year 1 landscape and visual specific detail on the planting is stated 'to be impacts, where planting is yet developed at detailed design stage” and there to be sufficiently established to is also a planning condition attached to the fully mitigate effects, are earthwork’s permission requiring further detail captured within chapter 9 of too. the Environmental Statement.

The National Park Authority has outlined Providing photomontages reservations regarding the adequacy/ portraying additional scenarios effectiveness of this mitigation measures in is therefore not deemed reality (see previous comments on the necessary. earthworks application) and has outlined above, the need for additional mitigation around the Washery site in particular.

The National Park requests careful consideration to: • ‘the mechanism to ensure the long-term management and maintenance of this planting’ • ‘an appropriate mechanism for the effective monitoring of landscape and visual effects in the future’.

It is the National Park Authority's view that effective monitoring may require (more numerous time interval) photomontages in the Environmental Statement to enable effective comparisons/ monitoring to be undertaken in the future (and interventions to be made is required).’

22 8 WG Land, Nature and Forestry Division Noted. “The Predicative Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) map notes the site to be mainly Grade 5 with areas of Grade 4.

“An ALC survey of the proposed site is not recommended, as it is unlikely to contains BMV agricultural land. Therefore, BMV policy (PPW, paragraphs 3.54 & 3.55) will not apply to this application.”

9 Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority Noted and will no doubt be a “The developer should consider the need to consideration at the detailed provide adequate water supplies for firefighting on design stage when operational the site.” requirements are being defined.

10 Western Power Distribution (South Wales) PLC Noted. “WPD generally supports the scheme and notes that the scheme will be electrified. Should new The applicant will continue to equipment need to be installed such as engage with WPD if there are substations and associated infrastructure we any changes to the current encourage the developer to engage with WPD to consented landform that may ascertain whether such infrastructure needs conflict with WPDs assets. planning permission to connect the project to the electricity network.

“WPD also encourages the developer to continue to engage with WPD and in particular consult directly if any changes to the current consented landform is likely to conflict with WPD's assets.”

11 Dŵr Cymru A Sustainable Drainage ‘The scheme is located within an unsewered area Approval Body (SAB) pre- therefore we recommend the applicant seeks an application submission has alternative method of sewerage treatment. A been made to Powys County water supply can be made utilising an existing Council. connection at the national grid reference -284571, 210338.’

The development therefore requires approval of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) features, in accordance with the 'Statutory standards for sustainable drainage systems – designing, constructing, operating and maintaining surface water drainage systems'. ‘The developer is required to explore and fully exhaust all surface water drainage options in accordance with a hierarchy which states that discharge to a

23 combined sewer shall only be made as a last resort.’

‘Disposal should be made through the hierarchical approach, preferring infiltration and, where infiltration is not possible, disposal to a surface water drainage body in liaison with the Land Drainage Authority and/or Natural Resources Wales. It is therefore recommended that the developer consult with the Powys County Council.’

‘No highway or land drainage run-off will be permitted to discharge directly or indirectly into the public sewerage system.’

12 Transport for Wales Noted. Support for the GCRE proposals in which several key organisations are working together to support the innovation and growth of the rail industry in Wales, UK and internationally.

It will provide benefits to Transport for Wales “in our ability to ‘research, develop, innovate whilst developing knowledge and skills which will benefit improved delivery for our customers.”

Community Consultees, residents and neighbouring landowners’ consultation 4.3.1. A total of 63 responses were received - 50 feedback forms and 13 email/ phone calls giving feedback on the proposals.

4.3.2. Respondents gave similar comments under each of the questions in the feedback form and emails/phone calls. To assist with collating responses to the issues raised, we have themed the feedback into the following categories:

• Economic benefits – jobs and skills, local investment, tourism • Impact on local amenity • Innovation for rail industry • Traffic and transport • Noise • Hours of operation • Environmental issues • Loss of common land • Site considerations • Construction requirements • Detailed design

24 • Working practices/training • Community engagement • Consultation process • Use of the facility • Site is unsuitable • Project viability • No development • Other comments

4.3.3. Question 1 of the feedback form asked respondent to rank how important the different economic and social benefits identified are to the local area? Of the 46 responses to this question, respondents felt that tourism opportunities (58%), local investment (56%), local skills and training (56%), boost to local services/supply chain (51%) and developing new industry to replace coal mining (51%) were very important/important.

How important are the economic and social benfits identified to the local area?

Growth opportunities for Wales and the UK 35% 14% 19% 5% 28%

Tourism opportunities 49% 9% 9% 5% 28%

Local investment 42% 14% 7% 7% 30%

Developing new industry to replace coal mining 42% 9% 2%5% 42%

Local skills and training 49% 7% 2% 14% 28%

Boost to local services/supply chain 42% 9% 5% 12% 33%

Job creation (during construction and operation) 37% 12% 14% 5% 33%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Very Important Important Neutral Not important Not at all important

4.3.4. The table below summaries the feedback from community consultees, residents and neighbouring landowners as well as the feedback from the Tawe Uchaf Community Council meeting and provides a response from the applicant.

Comments Responses Economic Benefits Concerns that the economic benefits There will be a broad spectrum of will not benefit the local community. economic benefits from job creation, training and learning links with local education providers, supply chain

25 opportunities and a role to play in the local visitor/tourism sector through over- night stays and the additionality effects that creates.

Jobs and skills Opportunity to create local jobs and There will a range of employment learning opportunities for local people. opportunities available given that the Concerns that the jobs will not be for proposal is multi-faceted and will require local people. What reassurances can a diverse workforce across the different be given that there will be employment aspects of the scheme. Opportunities opportunities for local people? for up-skilling/re-skilling and new employment will naturally need to draw upon a locally based workforce. There are contractual measures that can be put in place with an eventual site operator to require it to seek local employment (and purchasing) where possible.

Need to consider training / apprentices There are clear opportunities to work for local people – especially younger with local and other Wales based people. Potential for other education education providers to explore training opportunities for local learners from and apprenticeships. professionals inspire future generations to open days and workshops.

Further details requested on the The Outline Business Case (OBC) has calculation of economic benefits. been submitted to the Planning Authorities under Joint Venture Agreement.

Local investment Investment/regeneration in the area and The Outline Business Case and in fact support for the local supply chain and the planning application submission services. through the Environmental Statement describes the opportunities for local regeneration. The ES (Chapter 12) references the Welsh Government’s Community Benefits guidance1 and states that the potential developers/ operators would be required to confirm how they would maximise benefits for the local economy in line with the guidance.

1 Welsh Government (2014) Community Benefits: Delivering Maximum Value for the Welsh Pound https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2019-09/community-benefits- deliveringmaximum-value-for-the-welsh-pound-2014.pdf 26 Opportunity for collaboration between The project has been developed, industry, Transport for Wales and the shaped, checked and challenged with universities. the close involvement of the rail industry throughout. The Outline Business Case has also been developed with close industry involvement ensuring that the proposal responds to the needs of the rail industry and also to the wider opportunities for development and learning through links with the education sector, which has also had a close role in the ‘innovation accelerator’ component of the scheme proposal.

Opportunities to regenerate local Whilst this application is not specifically facilities and incorporate leisure leisure related, the existing landowner facilities. Celtic Energy would retain some land ownership at Nant Helen and has aspirations to create a leisure offer.

GCRE has the potential to require over- night accommodation and could generate market interest for the development of a hotel locally.

Concerns that there will be no support There are obvious supply chain linkages for the local supply chain. available given the scale and breadth of the proposal.

Tourism Tourism opportunity to create a visitor This has been raised through early experience at the site – with wider consultation and there is potential that educational opportunities. any conference space developed could include interpretation/exhibitions on the facility as well as a showcase for the history of rail transport. This could be a resource that could benefit school children, local community and visitors from further afield.

Concerns the project would be The application documents paint a clear detrimental to tourism in the area. picture that there are positive opportunities for tourism linked to the project as opposed to it being a development that would dissuade people coming to the locality for leisure and tourism.

Opportunity to provide new Noted and yes there is a clear accommodation in the area. For opportunity for GCRE to stimulate a

27 example, consider building a hotel at market demand for over-night the Glynneath (western) junction of the accommodation in the locality and year- A465. round, thus extending the season.

Use IT to encourage tourism. Noted.

Impact on local amenity Negative impact on the wellbeing of the The Environmental Statement assesses local community – especially with 24/7 the proposal against a host of topics operation. that have a wellbeing context such as noise, vibration, air quality and visual impact. The assessment demonstrates that where there are impacts, the scheme can mitigate them to an extent that the proposal is acceptable in planning terms.

Additional pressure on local facilities It is not envisaged there will be pressure and services on facilities and services arising from the scheme. This is not a residential proposal where demand for access to services or pressure on school places is a relevant concern.

Concern about the height of buildings The Environmental Statement includes and visual impact. Suggest a comprehensive Landscape and Visual sustainable/eco buildings Impact assessment (Chapter 9) which deals with this topic. Whilst the application is in outline, scale parameters have been set for the heights of buildings. By concentrating the buildings at the site of the existing Washery where there are existing buildings of scale, it is considered that a sound masterplanning approach has been taken to the siting and massing of buildings.

The detailed design of the buildings will be considered at the reserve matters stage. Comments regarding potential sustainable/eco buildings is noted.

Concern about asbestos on site in There will be conditions put in place to decommissioned trains and how ensure that the facility is appropriately hazardous material will be consented and permitted as part of the treated/disposed. operational phase.

Impact on tranquility of the area. The Environmental Statement includes comprehensive assessments for both

28 noise (Chapter 10) and for landscape/visual impact (Chapter 9) – both key components of perceived tranquility. These two disciplines are working closely together through the design process to provide mitigation for the project which minimise both noise and visual effects.

Sound from the facility may well be audible in the surrounding area – just as the facility will still be visible from some viewpoints – however, mitigation in the form of noise barriers and planting will be provided to avoid adverse effects on health and quality of life due to noise for all communities near the facility, and to minimise visual impact.

Detrimental impact on house values. Impact of new developments on property values is always difficult to quantify but we would hope that a clean, modern industrial facility would be perceived as less detrimental than an operational open cast mine to potential house buyers. However, this is not a material planning consideration.

Less access for cycling and walking/ The Environmental Statement (Chapter disruption to the PROW network. 12) includes an assessment of the impact on walkers and cyclists and outlines a proposal for the re-opening of currently closed PROWs, as well as the diversion of some to create what is considered will be a more commodious, more legible and inter-connected circular route around the site.

Concern the embankment would The earthworks, including the overshadow homes. embankments have already been consented through the earlier Nant Helen Complementary Earthworks scheme.

Concern that the speeds the trains are The test facility would have to be tested at can cause danger to life – for appropriately certified/regulated to be example if the train derails and crashes able to operate. Health and safety both into homes in Coelbren. on-site and the off-site receptors are expected to be core components of that licensing process.

29 Innovation for rail industry Needed for future of the rail industry. Noted and as explored in the Planning, Design and Access Statement and elsewhere in the submission, the proposal is a direct response to an unmet need expressed by the rail industry over many years. Opportunity to be a World leader, at the Agreed. cutting edge of the development of green/low carbon rolling stock for the future. Current testing facilities are insufficient, Agreed. in particular the availability of an electrified oval test track for long distance endurance accumulation and testing infrastructure sustainable energy solutions, signaling train detection systems and track adhesion monitoring. Opportunity to deliver a lower carbon, Agreed. digitally driven, more efficient and commercially competitive rail industry. Opportunity for greater collaboration Agreed and the use of ‘Global’ is not with bodies from outside the UK. used glibly/lightly. This facility has the potential to reach widely across the world.

Opportunity to consider whole system, Agreed. whole life approach to decarbonising the rail sector - considering operational, maintenance and decommissioning aspects. Opportunity to explore better digital Agreed. connectivity to enable commuters to employ their travel time effectively. Opportunity to introduce transformative Agreed. technologies like digital signaling, driving a step-change in improving efficiency and effectiveness. Opportunity for interdisciplinary Agreed. involvement in the research to examine the various rail aligned technologies Opportunity for research and testing in a Agreed. The facility has the potential to broad range of other areas including expand its coverage of testing into new integration of the transport system, and different areas across the spectrum ticketing, sharing of digital information of industry operations. and cybersecurity. Essential to investigate infrastructure Agreed. resilience under extreme weather conditions. 30 Additional information south on the We confirm that the weight of rail to be weight of rail to be used. used is likely to be 56kg/m for the sidings and 60kg/m likely to be specified for the test tracks.

Traffic and transport How will trains get to the test site – by Trains could be transported to site by rail or road? If they come up the branch road or rail. The branch line is currently line, what improvement works will be available for train access to the site, and required to the line? we do not propose any major upgrades to the branch line. There may be a need to enhance safety at existing level crossings following risk assessment updates. The route clearance (bridges) will need to be reviewed in due course with potential for works should the necessary gauge not be available.

Concern about the traffic using the Through consultation with NPT it has A4109 and detrimental impact on local been agreed that the A4109 (west of villages – during construction and Dyffryn Cellwen) and A465 will be operation. primary construction route. The same route is also identified as being the chose route should engines and rolling stock need to be transported by road. The A4109 route through Seven Sisters would not be utilised by heavy vehicles.

Concern about impact on A4067 – Through consultation with NPT it has especially during construction which been agreed that the A4109 (west of could start as early as 6am. Dyffryn Cellwen) and A465 will be primary construction route. The same route is also identified as being the chose route should engines and rolling stock need to be transported by road. The A4067 route would not be the advised route and therefore an insignificant level of construction flow would use the link. Construction operating hours will be secured via condition but unlikely to start as early as 06:00 given the residential properties nearby.

Suggestion that all vehicles to the site to This is our agreed and preferred be directed along the A465. approach.

What will happen to road link via Onllwyn Road (north towards the washery bridge? A4221) will remain in place and with an unchanged alignment. Pedestrian

31 footway from the junction with Wembley Avenue to the GDRE site will be introduced.

Need to support sustainable transport The Transport Assessment will set out (active travel and public transport) to the measures to support both active travel site. and public transport. A framework Travel Plan document will also be developed as a supporting document and will outline measures that will be implemented to ensure the maximum level of journeys being made by modes other than the private car.

What will happen to the footpath This will be diverted/re-accommodated in through the washery site? This provides the design as outlined in the application good pedestrian access to the local submission and Chapter 12 of the shop and post office. Environmental Impact Assessment Improve national cycle network. External routes are being investigated and connection to the NCN route 43 will be explored. Measures such as this will be detailed during the reserve matters process. As part of the proposal, there is the opportunity to straighten out the ‘dog leg’ section of the route alongside the site.

Ensure collaboration with the operators Consultation with local operators will be and local authorities to provide undertaken. Where practical and improved public transport services for achievable improved public transport the employees and the local community. services will be included as part of the proposed development.

Concern about delays and road The size of trains will be significantly blockages caused by bringing trains in less than the turbines at Maesgwyn by road. Historic issues cited with Wind Farm. As well as the ability to turbine blades being transported utilise the rail line to deliver trains, a through local road network. comprehensive Traffic Management Plan will be developed to be a living document for the life of the construction and operation of the facility. This document will outline the measures and mitigation that will be put into place to reduce the impact of deliveries made by road.

Concerns there are no passenger trains We are not proposing for the branch line in the area and suggestion to provide to be used by passenger trains in the access to the site by passenger trains current arrangement. Any proposal to reinstate passenger traffic to the line is

32 and re-open the Neath and Brecon train likely to require significant infrastructure lines – Dulais Valley railway. upgrade (with re-introduction of a junction at Neath, new stations and other infrastructure). This would need to be considered as a stand-alone project and would require discussions with Network Rail with regard to feasibility.

Need a Travel Plan for the site - A Framework Travel Plan will be mapping where employees and visitors submitted as part of the planning live relative to the site and offering application. A full Travel Plan taking into options for journey planning to account the end user organisation’s maximise modal shift away from single staff base will be secured via condition. occupancy car journeys wherever possible. Develop a car sharing scheme. This will be included as part of the package of measures put forward by the Framework Travel Plan.

Noise Concern expressed about the noise The Environmental Impact Assessment generated – during construction and contains a comprehensive noise impact operation. assessment which assesses noise (and vibration) during both construction and operational phases of the project, identifies impacts of significance and the mitigation for dealing with them (Chapter 10).

For construction, contractors will be bound to operate under a code of good practice known as the Construction Environmental Management Plan. Best Practicable Means will be used to minimise noise from construction activities, including limits on working hours near to sensitive communities. For the operation of the facility, noise mitigation has been included in the scheme including noise barriers to the north, east and south of the test circuits. Is the proposed track a ‘squeal track’? We are not proposing a squeal track. Measures will be taken to minimise the occurrence of any possible ‘squealing’ noise (also known as curving noise) from the facility.

Suggestions that construction phase There is a natural sequence to the should not be started until the land has implementation of the proposal as been put back, the remedial earthworks outlined in the submissions, which sees

33 finished, and the sound sensor survey the land restored alongside the has been carried out. implementation of the complementary earthworks proposals, which together prepares the sites for the GCRE development.

Also, there will be a duty on the contractors building the scheme to use Best Practicable Means to minimise construction noise, regardless of the sound survey results.

Mitigation queries and soil barrier The noise and vibration assessments suggested to prevent noise during contained within the Environmental operation. Query as to whether some Impact Assessment (Chapter 10) villagers would be compensated with propose a number of embedded and double glazing to address noise other mitigation to address noise, impacts. including noise barriers and soil earth ‘bunds’ which act as noise barriers.

The assessments demonstrate that these measures would successfully mitigate noise such that compensation and/or off-site measures are not required.

Hours of operation Concern about the potential impact of The ability to operate 24/7 will not mean 24/7 operation – in particular continuous that the facility will in fact operate 24/7. noise and impact on residents and The Environmental Impact Assessment environment. presents a set of operational assumptions in the early chapters which present a picture of how it is envisaged the facility will operate including hours and days of operation. Those assumptions have fed into the impact assessments such as for noise.

Suggestion that the facility should There is a need to tailor the operational operate for the same hours and the requirements to the proposed facility as opencast mining operation. it is responding to the marker and operational needs of a different market sector.

Environmental issues Air pollution/dust. These are both assessed in depth in the Environmental Impact Assessment (Chapter 14) - both for the construction and operational phases of development.

34 Vibration. Vibration fades away very quickly with distance. Due to the distances of dwellings from the facility, there will be no vibration effects from the facility.

Light pollution - impact on Dark Sky The Landscape and Visual Impact Status. What mitigation measures will Assessment (Chapter 9 of the ES) and be put in place? associated Appendix 9E includes an assessment of the nighttime context of the proposal. This contains measures to control the amount, type and operation of lighting given both the Dark Sky Reserve context and that of surrounding residential receptors.

Negative impact on the environment – The test facility will be almost wholly especially contribution to climate electrified. A key justification for the change with use/testing of diesel new facility is the testing of and engines. research into new and alternative methods of traction power for rail. Decarbonisation of the railways will be one of the core objectives.

Loss of habitat/biodiversity – including A full assessment on the effects of the impact on protected species and project on biodiversity, including destruction of nationally and locally protected sites, habitats and species is important peat bogs. presented with the Biodiversity chapter of the Environmental Statement (Chapter 7). This includes an assessment on the loss of bog habitats and presents associated mitigation and habitat enhancement measures.

Impact on ancient woodland. Two areas of ancient woodland are mapped as being present within the site. As reported in the Biodiversity chapter of the Environmental Statement (Chapter 7), one of these is incorrectly mapped. The remaining area will be not be disturbed or lost as a result of the GCRE development and mitigation measures are included to avoid damage from pollution and other activities. No significant effects on ancient woodland will occur.

Impact on the local landscape and The Landscape and Visual Impact views from Brecon Beacons National Assessment (Chapter 9 of the ES) Park. includes for a full assessment of the

35 landscape and views from the Brecon Beacons National Park.

The photomontages provided represent the year 15 scenario where planting is established and provides its function of screening the development. Year 1 landscape and visual impacts, where planting is yet to be sufficiently established to fully mitigate effects after 15 year, are captured within the chapter.

Visual impact of the development. There is a Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment contained within the Environmental Impact Assessment which builds on that undertaken as part the Nant Helen Complementary Earthworks consent and introduces the rail related infrastructure into the assessment. Structural landscaping and a masterplanned approach of containing all buildings associated with the scheme on the site of the existing Washery.

Impact on nature and wildlife. A full assessment on the effects of the project on biodiversity, including protected sites, habitats and species is presented with the Biodiversity chapter of the Environmental Statement (Chapter 7). This includes an assessment of a range of project effects and presents details of proportionate mitigation and enhancement measures.

With the inclusion of enhancement measures (as detailed in Section 7.24) an overall positive residual effect is predicted for some ecological features including wetland, marshy grassland and invertebrates.

Impact on Scheduled Ancient Liaison with Cadw has taken place in Monuments – Claypon’s tramway. the preparation of an application for Importance of liaising with Cadw about Scheduled Monument Consent which proposals. will be submitted alongside the GCRE outline application. Measures are therefore embedded in the scheme to mitigate impact on the affected Scheduled Monument.

36 Concern about flooding and water flows The drainage strategy describes the from the site. What assessments have assessments undertaken on existing been undertaken? Concern about catchments and surface water flows, potential pollutants from surface water and how flows will be controlled during runoff into the surrounding area. extreme rainfall events, taking into account the impact of global warming. The drainage strategy and water chapter of the ES describe how water quality will be controlled, including pollutants.

Drainage issues and pressure on The surface water drainage measures existing pipework. One respondent cited proposed control the flows from the site a recent example where a landslip of and reduce the rate of runoff before the main roadway into Caehopkin entering the existing watercourse. The occurred directly below Nant Helen - the ponds are an integral part of this control road fell into an existing waterway, was network. The nearest pond is located closed for many months and still floods some 230m away from the nearest during heavy rain. Question location of property in Caehopkin, the other side of embankment and ponds the proposed embankment.

The village of Caehopkin has been The drainage proposals in this saved from major flooding as the road application and consented down from Nant Helen acts as an extra Complementary Earthworks application waterway during heavy rainfall. Has this deals with the drainage from the been taken into consideration and how proposed earthworks and rail track and will it be resolved? considers and controls the drainage from that element. It is understood that the earlier Opencast Restoration application reduces the catchment and therefore the surface water run-off from the Nant Helen site.

Is the planned attenuation pond above The attenuation pond located some Caehopkin still going to have a 230m south of Caehopkin is designed to maximum volume of 3,550 cubic accommodate up to 3,550m3 during an metres? Where will this drain to? How extreme rainfall event, including the will the Sustainable Drainage Systems effects of climate change. For the operate? majority of the time, the pond will be empty and dry. Full details are discussed in the drainage strategy, however in essence surface water will be picked up from a series of ditches at the edges of the embankment and also from the track drainage, transmitted into the attenuation pond where outflows will be controlled via a hydraulic structure before discharge into the existing watercourses.

37 Loss of common land Compensation for the loss of grazing Options for dealing with the existing rights. common land are being assessed by Powys County Council on behalf of the project joint venture group with a view to agreeing a preferred option for consultation with graziers.

The need to restore the land to common Options for dealing with the existing land or provide alternative common land common land are being assessed by in the local vicinity. Powys County Council on behalf of the project joint venture group with a view to agreeing a preferred option for consultation with graziers.

Site considerations Landform – concern about the height of This was considered and addressed the embankment, instability of the land during the Complementary Earthworks and potential landslides. application. The embankment will be placed and compacted in layers, benched into the existing ground, with basal drainage measures and side slopes formed at a shallow gradient to ensure stability. Conditions have been included in the earthwork’s application relating to the design and approval of the embankments. Are there any changes to the proposed There are no changes to the proposed embankment above Caehopkin? embankment from those submitted as part of the Complementary Earthworks application. There will be minor modifications at the top of the embankment to facilitate track construction.

Concern that extensive opencast mining The previous uses as an opencast site and mountain terrain makes the together with the terrain has been taken geography and ground conditions into account to date and will be fully unsuitable for the proposed taken into consideration during the development. subsequent detailed design and approval process. The measures proposed are suitable for the site conditions.

Landform changes of this size should The design of the earthworks has been not be made for a possible project when undertaken by experienced they have not been geo-technically geotechnical and civil engineering designed for that purpose. specialists and the measures proposed take into account the nature, scale and

38 In Planning Policy Wales 10 extent of surface and subsurface (PPW) 6.9.13 states that when hazards. Ground investigation is considering development proposals planned to confirm the conditions planning authorities should take into anticipated. These will continue to be account the nature, scale and extent of taken into account at the subsequent surface and subsurface hazards which detailed design stage. may pose risks to health and environment, to ensure that: • new development is not undertaken without an understanding of the risks, including those associated with the previous land use, pollution, groundwater, flood risk, subsidence, landslips, rock falls, mine and landfill gas emissions and rising groundwater from abandoned mines. • development does not take place without appropriate remediation or precautions.

Who will be responsible for maintaining The future owners and operators of the the site and how will this be managed facility will be responsible for once the site is developed and maintaining the site. operational? Concern that proposed facility will Liaison has taken place with statutory disrupt supply to local community. authorities who will supply utilities to the site and measures to ensure adequate supply is available has been determined.

Can electricity for the project be Electricity from wind farms is closely obtained from local wind farms? regulated and is normally fed into the existing electricity network under separate connection and tariff agreements.

It may be possible to provide a direct connection but forming such a connection and gaining agreement may be challenging and costly.

Construction requirements Agree with the requirement for the Noted. Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) to be agreed with the LA, prior to works commencing.

39 Construction and engineering works Noted. phases should be undertaken as part of the NAECI National Agreement. This agreement lays out best working practices, wage rates, including allowances and enhancements, plus it has a well-developed disputes process within it.

Detailed design Needs a good landscape designer At reserved matters stage, post the working alongside a good architect to granting of outline permission, the design a straightforward but well- landscape and built form design will be considered open parkland, industrial progressed together to create an landscapes and buildings. integrated detailed masterplan.

Concern that metal fences will destroy Given the application is in outline with the landscape. all matters reserved, there is an opportunity to explore fencing solutions at subsequent design stages. The specification for any fencing will include the need to meet relevant standards or regulations for safety, security, design life and aesthetics.

Concern that the speed at which trains The proposed line speeds are will be tested will cause a health and commensurate with those on the UK rail safety risk. network, and therefore any health and safety risk would be equivalent to the rest of the railway in the UK. In fact, as this is proposed to be a fully controlled and secure site, the health and safety risks should be less significant.

Suggest providing on-site interpretation This is forming part of the Scheduled to acknowledge/explain the Brecon Monument consent application to Cadw. Forest Tramroad.

It was questioned whether 110mph test We investigated whether we could track is fast enough. achieve a higher line speed on the larger loop, but to reach 125mph, for example, would have required a significantly larger loop which extended beyond the site boundaries.

Working practices/training The construction and engineering works Noted. phases should be undertaken as part of the NAECI National Agreement.

40 This agreement lays out best working practices, wage rates, including allowances and enhancements, plus it has a well-developed disputes process within it.

Contract & subcontract work from Noted. unionised employers locally and employers providing a high standard of employment as outlined by the fair work commission.

Opportunity for deaf awareness training Noted. for rail staff.

Staff will require new skills including Noted. basic digital skills, software engineering, data analytics, systems engineering, cyber security and resilience, and diagnostics and monitoring.

Community engagement Need for ongoing engagement with the Engagement will continue through the local community and share more planning/consenting process and no information. Should also explore doubt beyond into the implementation of engagement with younger population to the scheme as part of the detail design, maximise the future sustainability of the construction and eventual operation of proposal in terms of future employment the facility. opportunities.

Need for ongoing engagement with Engagement will continue through the stakeholders – Design Commission for planning/consenting process and no Wales, Cardiff University Engineering, doubt beyond into the implementation of Public Health Wales, Glamorgan and the scheme as part of the detail design, Gwent Archaeological Trust construction and eventual operation of the facility. Involve local residents in the decision- Noted. making progress – recommend a formal monitoring committee to minimise potential issues.

Important to regularly monitor and Noted. report on impacts and safety.

Residents need to be able to access Noted. monitoring of pollution online.

Consultation process Concern was expressed about A fully compliant Pre-application consulting during the pandemic as this Consultation process was carried in 41 curbed potential for face-to-face alignment with Welsh Government meetings/events. guidance in place at the time for the conduct of pre-application planning application consultation during the ‘emergency period’.

It should be noted, however, that face- to-face engagement is not a statutory requirement of the Pre-Application Consultation process (even before Covid restrictions).

Some members of the community There was an opportunity for consultees unable to engage as self-isolating, lack to request hard copies of the of IT skills and no access to the internet. submissions during the consultation period, which some people did. There was also a telephone number for people to call if they did not have internet/computer access.

It was suggested that CAD visuals and The application is in outline with all models should have been produced to matters reserved. As such, the details of enable residents to understand the the design are illustrative. A CGI video scheme. together with an illustrative masterplan and a suite of other plans were presented on the project webpage. Together with consultation in the locality at earlier stages of the scheme development give a clear picture of the component parts of the project.

Too many documents to decipher. This is a major planning application supporting by a wide-ranging Environmental Impact Assessment. An application of this nature requires a large amount of reporting on the assessment work that underpins the proposal.

A consultation document giving an overview of the proposals, the economic benefits and the key considerations as well as a non-technical summary of the Environmental Statement were also available on the consultation webpage.

Use of the facility This facility could become a testing Agreed. ground for other countries.

42 Access to the facility should be open to The intention is for the facility to have all on an equal basis. open-market access.

Site is unsuitable Other suitable sites for the facility eg. It is understood that GCRE is the only Siemens in Scunthorpe. test facility project of its kind being brought forward in the UK.

Inappropriate site. The purpose of the planning application and the Environmental Impact Assessment process is to demonstrate the acceptability of the proposal on the site in planning terms. The rail industry has already firmly endorsed the suitability of it from an operational perspective, it is now for the determination of the planning application to determine suitability from a consenting perspective.

Use site for tourism and leisure The proposal by Welsh Government is purposes. for a rail testing and validation facility.

Insufficient space to run up to 100+mph We can confirm that the line speeds trains. proposed are achievable on the loops as designed.

Project viability How will the project be funded? Welsh Government continues to explore financial and commercial options and opportunities, however, this is not a material planning consideration.

Who will own the site? This is to be determined.

Need to ensure the longevity of the The facility is a long-term proposal, Centre envisaged as having a 60-year operational life.

Need a competent, forward thinking Agreed. operations company.

Will it come to Wales as alternative site It is understood that GCRE is the only near Scunthorpe? test facility project of its kind being brought forward in the UK.

What additional assessment has been There is an Outline Business Case that made of the market in the wider UK and has been prepared for the proposal by internationally?

43 Welsh Government and submitted to UK Government.

No development Prefer if the woodland was regenerated The proposal includes for additional woodland and tree planting.

Restore the site to its natural state. The site will be restored prior to the re- use of part for the GCRE facility.

Other comments: Comments Response Use of the term ‘deprived community’ Noted, but this is a categorization from objected to as many well qualified the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation people in the area. 2019.

Embed the seven wellbeing goals into The proposal responds well to both the the development proposals. goals and the ways of working as outlined in the submission.

To make sure it is equally spread Is this comment in respect of Wales or between North and South. the UK?

Query as to when Celtic Energy will end This is a matter for Celtic Energy and its operation. the relevant authorities, but it is known that coaling operations will cease in 2021.

Use the empty Coelbren Surgery as an Noted. office for construction phase.

Welsh Language: 4.4.1. The feedback form asked about the effects of the proposed Global Centre of Rail Excellence could have on the Welsh language. Full details of the feedback are set out in Appendix 21.

4.4.2. The suggested positive effects included raising the profile of the Welsh language with bilingual signage, potential employment of local bilingual people and facilitation of bi-lingual meetings. Other were concerned that the project would have a negative impact on the Welsh language, as people would be employed from outside the area, who do not speak or understand the Welsh language and culture. It was suggested that Welsh culture and language awareness raising be delivered with all employees as well as offering opportunities to learn welsh.

44 5. Conclusion

5.1.1. An extensive engagement/consultation programme was undertaken on proposals for a Global Centre of Rail Excellence, with information posted to over 9,500 addresses in the local area and over 500 people participating in the process – by attending events during the early engagement and providing feedback to the two stages of engagement/consultation.

5.1.2. At each stage of engagement/consultation there was a high level of support for the proposal. The main positives highlighted were the wider economic benefits in terms of jobs for local people, training opportunities, boosting local tourism and support for the local supply chain. Other feedback stressed that the proposal offered a one-off opportunity for the area to support the regeneration of this brownfield site and showcase innovation in the rail industry.

5.1.3. Some people remain opposed to the principle of development on the site, preferring to see it restored to countryside and others expressed concerns, mainly in relation to environmental issues including noise, air pollution, vibration, light pollution traffic and visual impact, which could affect the amenity and well-being of those living in close proximity to the site.

5.1.4. Comments have been reviewed and considered and have been responded to through the planning application. Several additional surveys (including night-time survey and traffic surveys) have been undertaken as well as updating the outline Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP), Environmental Statement and Traffic Assessment to support the submission of the outline planning application.

45 GCRE PAC report Appendices Appendix 1: Early engagement stakeholder preview invitation letter Appendix 2: Early engagement community letter Appendix 3 : Early engagement community consultation zone Appendix 4: Early engagement response form Appendix 5: Early engagement adverts Appendix 6: Early engagement posters Appendix 7: Pre application consultation site notice Appendix 8: Pre application consultation site notice locations Appendix 9: Specialist consultees pre application consultation letter and accompanying notice Appendix 10: List of specialist consultees consulted Appendix 11: Community consultees, residents and neighbouring landowners pre application consultation letter and accompanying notice Appendix 12: List of community consultees Appendix 13: List of landowners Appendix 14: List of boundary neighbours Appendix 15: Pre application consultation community consultation zone Appendix 16: Pre application consultation response form Appendix 17: Pre application consultation South Wales Echo advert Appendix 18: Pre application consultation South Wales Guardian Advert Appendix 19: Press Release Appendix 20: Responses from Specialist Consultees Appendix 21: Feedback on the Welsh Language Appendix 1: Early engagement stakeholder preview invitation letter

2 July 2019 Dear

Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales: early engagement - invitation to stakeholder preview event

The Welsh Government is working in partnership with Neath Port Talbot and Powys Councils to develop proposals for a Global Centre of Rail Excellence on an open cast mine and coal-washery site in Onllwyn and Nant Helen at the head of the Dulais Valley.

The proposals include two electrified rail test circuits, a research and operations centre, a low speed linear test track together with training, maintenance, storage and decommissioning capacity, which would act as a driver for rail industry innovation, investment and growth in Wales, the wider United Kingdom and internationally.

Having undertaken extensive 'soft-market-testing' with rail industrystakeholders, we are now carrying out early engagement with residents and a wide range of local and community stakeholders to consider the opportunities and constraints associated with the initial design. This will help identify how we can maximise social and economic benefits whilst minimising environmental impacts.

We are holding public drop-in sessions on 17 and 18 July and would like to invite you to a stakeholder preview from 10.30 to midday on Wednesday, 17 July at the Onllwyn Welfare Hall.

Alternatively, you are welcome to attend one of the public drop-ins. More information about the proposals and engagement can be found in the attached information sheet (that has been sent to over 9,500 household and business addresses around the site) and on the project webpage: https://gov.wales/global-centre-of-rail-excellence.

We would also welcome the opportunity to meet with key community groups to explain our emerging proposals and hear your thoughts to help better understand key issues and opportunities in the area. To arrange a presentation, please give me a call on 01639 865515 or email [email protected].

Appendix 2: Early engagement community letter

26

Global Centre of Rail Excellence: early engagement – invitation to public information events

The Welsh Government is working in partnership with Neath Port Talbot and Powys Councils to develop proposals for a Global Centre of Rail Excellence on an open cast mine and coal-washery site in Onllwyn and Nant Helen at the head of the Dulais Valley.

The proposals would form an important addition to the site’s restoration strategy as coal related activity comes to an end and act as a driver for rail industry innovation, investment and growth in Wales, the wider United Kingdom and internationally.

The Proposals Delivering the Global Centre of Rail Excellence would be achieved by combining three distinct components: • Electrified high speed outer rail loop (6.9 km) for testing passenger trains up to a maximum speed of 110 mph; electrified low speed inner rail loop (4.5 km) for testing infrastructure and equipment and a control building on land associated with the open cast mining operation. • Research and operations centre on land currently associated with the coal- washery for education, research and development, offices and conferencing, storage, maintenance and decommissioning of trains and carriages (rolling stock). • Low speed linear testing track (555metres) with a mechanical pulley-driven system for infrastructure testing.

These three components could operate 24 hours a day if required, subject to market demand and environmental controls to ensure all legal and regulatory requirements are met.

Delivering each component of the Global Centre of Rail Excellence would require associated development, including earthworks, utilities and security infrastructure, access roads, car parking, drainage and landscaping.

The site has rail access via a branch/freight line to the south that links with the South Wales Main Line via Swansea Burrows sidings and the existing access to the site via the A4109 would be used.

Image: Proposed layout

Environmental considerations An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will be prepared to fully understand the local environment so that significant environmental impacts are avoided. Where it would not be possible to avoid impacts altogether, having good knowledge of the local environment means that appropriate mitigation can be used to minimise any long-term impacts.

The EIA will cover a number of different environmental topics including biodiversity, noise and vibration, air quality, traffic and transport, hydrology and flooding, ground conditions, cultural heritage, landscape and visual impact, health and wellbeing, and climate change.

Jobs and the local economy The Global Centre of Rail Excellence would be a catalyst for rail industry investment in Wales, providing a state-of-the-art facility for research, development and testing in the UK.

The construction of the facility would have a positive local economic impact in its own right and could require in the region of 800 person years of employment to deliver – so if the project takes four years to complete, it would employ 200 full time workers.

The Global Centre of Rail Excellence would require a range of different roles and could sustain over 150 jobs once fully operational. It is envisaged that the site could become a UK hub for operational training, providing opportunities for people to acquire the skills they need for a career in the rail industry. The Centre would also bring regular visitors to the area as academics & researchers, engineers, contractors and support teams utilise the site on a project by project basis, providing a potential boost to local service industries. In time and once established, there may be opportunities to attract further activities and jobs to the site.

Find out more Having undertaken extensive ‘soft-market-testing’ with rail industry stakeholders, we are now carrying out early engagement with the local community on the initial design. This will help identify how we can maximise social and economic benefits whilst minimising environmental impacts.

To find out more please come along to one of our drop-in events: • 1pm to 7pm on Wednesday 17 July at Onllwyn Welfare Hall, Wembley Avenue, Onllwyn, Neath SA10 9HL • 1pm to 7pm on Thursday 18 July at Abercrave Miners Welfare Hall & Institute, Tanyrallt, Abercraf SA9 1AX

Further information on the proposals and a feedback form can be found at the webpage https://gov.wales/global-centre-of-rail-excellence.

Alternatively, please contact us by: • emailing [email protected] • calling 01639 865515 • writing to Freepost GRASSHOPPER CONSULT (no stamp or further address required).

We will review all the feedback receive and use it along with results of technical and environmental studies to inform the evolving master plan.

The deadline is 7 October 2019.

Appendix 3: Early engagement community consultation zone

Appendix 4: Early engagement response form

Question 1a: In your view, how suitable is the proposed site for the Global Centre of Rail Excellence? Please tick one Very suitable Fairly Undecided Not suitable Not at all suitable suitable     

Question 1b: Please use the space below to explain your answer to Q1a.

Question 1c: Are there any other opportunities we should explore or constraints that you think we need to take into account going forward? Opportunities: Constraints:

Questions 2a: What do you think of our current proposals for the key components of the Global Centre for Rail Excellence? Rail testing loops: The research and The linear testing operations centre: track:

Question 2b: Are there any other facilities that you think we should be considering?

Question 3: Do you have any comments or concerns regarding the associated development work outlined above?

Question 4a: Do you have any comments on the environmental considerations highlighted in this section?

Question 4b: Are there any other environmental considerations that you think we need to take into account?

Question 5a: Do you have any comments with regard to the socio-economic benefits listed above?

Question 5b: Are there any additional socio-economic benefits that you would like us to investigate as we develop the proposals? Consultation Response Form Your name: Organisation (if applicable): email / telephone number: Your address:

Question 6a: We would like to know your views on the effects that The Global Centre of Rail Excellence would have on the Welsh language, specifically on opportunities for people to use Welsh and on treating the Welsh language no less favourably than English. What effects do you think there would be? How could positive effects be increased, or negative effects be mitigated?

Question 6b: Please also explain how you believe the proposals could be formulated or changed so as to have positive effects or increased positive effects on opportunities for people to use the Welsh language and on treating the Welsh language no less favourably than the English language, and no adverse effects on opportunities for people to use the Welsh language and on treating the Welsh language no less favourably than the English language.

Question 6c: We have asked a number of specific questions. If you have any related issues which we have not specifically addressed, please use this space to report them:

Responses to consultations are likely to be made public, on the internet or in a report.

If you would prefer your response to remain anonymous, please tick here:  Appendix 5: Early engagement adverts

,.. Cyngor Castell•nedd Port Talbot Powys ;;-, Neat h Port Talbot Council

Canolfan Fyd-eang Rhagoriaeth Rheilffyrdd: Ymgysylltu'n Gynnar Global Centre of Rail Excellence: Early Engagement

Sesiynau Galw Heibio i'r Public Drop-in Sessions Cyhoedd Come to one of the drop-in events Dewch i un o'r sesiynau galw heibio to find out more about proposals for i glywed mwy am gynigion ar gyfer the Global Centre of Rail Excellence Canolfan Fyd-eang Rhagoriaeth in Onllwyn and Nant Helen: Rheilffyrdd yn Onllwyn a Nant Helen: • 1pm to 7pm on Wednesday • 1yp - 7yh ar ddydd Mercher 17 July at Onllwyn Welfare Hall, 17 Gorffennaf yn Neuadd Les Wembley Avenue, Onllwyn, Onllwyn, Rhodfa Wembley, Neath SA10 9HL Onllwyn, Castell -nedd SA10 9HL • 1pm to 7pm on Thursday 18 Ju ly • 1yp - 7yh ar ddydd lau at Abercrave Miners Welfare Hall 18 Gorffennaf yn Neuadd a & Instit ute, Tanyrallt, Abercraf Sefydliad Lies Glowyr Abercraf, SA9 1AX Tanyrallt, Aber-craf SA9 1AX Further information can be Gellir canfod rhagor o found at: htt ps:// go v.wales/ wybodaeth yn https://gov. global-centre-of-rail-excellence wales/canolfan-fyd-eang­ Deadlin e for comments is rhagoriaeth-rheilffyrdd 7 October 2019. Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer sylwadau yw 7 Hydref 2019. Appendix 6: Early engagement posters

Cyngor Castelf-nedd Port Talbot Powys"' Neath Port Talbot Council Canolfan Fyd-eang Rhagoriaeth Rheilffyrdd: Ymgysylltu'n Gynnar Global Centre of Rail Excellence: Early Engagement

Rydym yn gweithio mewn partneiraeth a We are working in partnership with Neaht Port Chynghorau Castell-nedd Port Talbot a Phowys Talbot and Powys Councils to develop proposals i ddatb lygu cynigion ar gyfer Canolfan Fyd-eang for a Global Centre of Rail Excellence on an open­ Rhagoriaeth Rh eilffyrdd ar safle glo brig Nant Helen cast mining and coal washery site in Onllwyn a safle golchfa lo Onllwyn ar flaenau Cwm Dulais. and Nant Helen at the head of the DulaisValley.

Sesiynau Galw Heibio i'r Cyhoedd Public Drop-in Sessions Dewch i un o'r digwyddiadau galw heibio i gael Come to one of the drop-in events to find out gwybod rhagor: more: • 1yp - 7yh ar ddydd Mercher 17 Gorffennaf • 1pm to 7pm on Wednesday 17 July at Onllwyn yn Neuadd Les Onllwyn, Rhodfa Wembley, Welfare Hall, WembleyAvenue, Onllwyn, Neath Onllwyn, Castelll-nedd SA10 9HL SA109HL • 1yp - 7yh ar ddydd lau 18 Gorffennaf yn • 1pm to 7pm on Thursday 18 July at Abercrave Neuadd a Sefydliad Lies Glowyr Abercraf, Miners Welfare Hall & Institute, Tanyrallt, Tanyrallt, Aber-crat SA9 1AX Abercraf SA9 1AX

Gellir canfod rhagor o wybodaeth yn https:// Further information can be found at: https:// gov .wales/canolfan-fyd-eang-rhagoriaeth­ gov.wales/ global -centre-of-rail-excellence rheilffyrdd Deadline for comments is 7 October 2019. Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer sylwadau yw 7 Hydref 2019.

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Appendix 7: Pre application consultation site notice

Pre-application notices

SCHEDULE 1B Articles 2C & 2D PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION BEFORE APPLYING FOR PLANNING PERMISSION

Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) Order 2012

PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION BEFORE APPLYING FOR PLANNING PERMISSION NOTICE UNDER ARTICLES 2C AND 2D (AS MODIFIED BY ARTICLE 2G)

(to be served on owners and/or occupiers of adjoining land and community consultees, and displayed by site notice on or near the location of the proposed development)

Purpose of this notice: this notice provides the opportunity to comment directly to the developer on a proposed development prior to the submission of a planning application to the local planning authority (“LPA”). Any subsequent planning application will be publicised by the relevant LPA; any comments provided in response to this notice will not prejudice your ability to make representations to the LPA on any related planning application. You should note that any comments submitted may be placed on the public file.

Proposed development at the Nant Helen surface mine and Onllwyn coal washery site at the head of the Dulais and Tawe Valleys.

I give notice that Welsh Government is intending to apply for outline planning permission to both Powys County Council and Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council for proposals for a Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales, which includes two components:

• Rail testing facility. • Research, development, education and training centre, with associated storage and maintenance facilities. You may inspect copies of the consultation summary document, proposed planning application; the plans; and other supporting documents online at htt ps:// gov .wales/ global­ centre-of-rail-exce llence-planning-pre-application

And public computer facilities are available to view this information online at: a. Pontardawe Library, Holly Street , Pontardawe, Swanse a, SAS 4ET Opening hours: Monday-Fridays 10.00-12.30 and 1.30-4.00 and Saturdays 10.00 - 12.30. To book a SO-minute computer session, please call Pontardawe Library on 01792 862261. b. Ystradgynlais Library, Temperance Str eet, Ystradg ynlais, Powys , SA9 lJJ. Opening hours: Tuesday 10.00-13.00 and 2.00 - 4.00. To book a computer session, please call the library services on 01597 827460. c. Glynneath Library, Park Aven ue, Glynneath, Neath, Neath Port Talbot, SAll SOW Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday , 10.00- 12.00 and 2.00 - 4.00 and Saturdays 10.00 - 12.00. To book a SO-minute computer session, please call Glynneath Library on 01639 720776.

Please note to access the public computers at the libraries, you need to book an appointment. There are only limited computer facilities at each library and only one person is able to access each computer at any one time.

If you are unable to access the documents electronically you may request copies of this information by emailing [email protected] or by telephoning the applicant on 01639 865515. This will put you in touch with the Grasshopper Communications team who are helping to organise the consult ation. If no one is available to take your call, please leave a message and they will get back to you as soon as possible.

Anyone who wishes to make representations about this proposed development must • either write to Freepost GRASSHOPPER CONSULT (no stamp or further address required) or email [email protected] • or complete the online feedback form available to download at https:/ / gov.wales/ global-centre-of-ra il-excellence-planning-pre-appl ication

All comments must be received by Wednesday 14 October 2020.

Signed:

Date: 17 September 2020 Appendix 8: Pre application consultation site notice locations

Complementary Earthworks at Nant Helen Surface Mine - Site Notices

1. Aberhenwaun Uchaf 2. Old Site Entrance 3. Prices Row 4 Site Entrance

5 Coelbren Entrance 6 Cycle path near A4221 7. Cycle Path Entry Point 8. Cycle Path (Int Tip) 9. Cycle Path (Penrhos) 10. Severn Sisters

Global Centre of Rail Excellence Pre application consultation site notice location photos

1. Aberhenwaun Uchaf

2. Old Site Entrance

3. Prices Row

4. Site Entrance

5 Coelbren Entrance

6 Cycle path near A4221

7. Cycle Path Entry Point

8. Cycle Path (Int Tip)

Appendix 9: Specialist consultees pre application consultation letter and accompanying notice

15 September 2020

Name Address

Dear

Pre-application consultation for a Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales (17 September – 14 October 2020)

Welsh Government is working in partnership with Powys County Council and Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council to develop proposals for a Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales on the Nant Helen surface mine and Onllwyn coal washery site at the head of the Dulais and Tawe Valleys.

This purpose-built, modern railway infrastructure and rolling stock testing facility would form an important addition to the site’s restoration strategy and act as a driver for rail industry innovation, investment and growth in Wales, the wider United Kingdom and internationally.

The proposals include two components: • Rail testing facility • Research, development, education and training centre, with associated storage and maintenance facilities.

Comprehensive engagement is fundamental to developing the best possible proposals and outcomes. In addition to discussions with specialist stakeholders, we are carrying out a phased engagement/consultation to enable local residents and stakeholders to help inform the masterplan for the site.

We held drop-in events and carried out early engagement with residents and a wide range of local and community stakeholders (2 July to 7 October 2019) to consider the opportunities and constraints associated with the initial design and to help identify how we can maximise social and economic benefits while minimising environmental impacts.

Over 450 people attended these early engagement events to discuss the emerging proposals with members of the project team and over 70 responses were received (by questionnaire, email or phone). The majority of people we spoke to are supportive of the project and the benefits it would bring to the local and wider area. Key issues raised by local people - including noise, vibration, air quality and light pollution - have been considered and addressed in the draft planning application. The issue of common land was also raised, which is being carefully considered in discussion with relevant parties.

We are now carrying out a statutory 28-day pre-application consultation - 17 September to 14 October 2020 - for neigbours, community consultees, owner/occupiers and specialist consultees, as well as local communities, to review our proposals and provide feedback on the outline masterplan.

All comments received during the consultation will be taken into consideration before we finalise and submit the outline planning application to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council and Powys County Council for determination.

Please find enclosed the statutory notice, which is being sent to you as a 'Specialist Consultee', with a formal request for a pre-application consultation response on a draft planning application under article 2D of the Town and Country Planning (DevelopmentManagement Procedure ) (Wales) Order 2012.

You can find more information about the project - including a Consultation Summary Document and the draft planning application on the project web page: https://gov.wales/global-centre-rail-excellence-wales

You can give your feedback by completing the consultation form at: https://gov.wales/global-centre-of-rail-excellence-planning-pre-application by writing to FREEPOST Grasshopper Consult or by emailing [email protected]. Please ensure you provide feedback by 14 October 2020.

If you have any queries, please call 01639 865515, which will put you in touch with the Grasshopper Communications team who are helping to organise the consultation. If no one is available to take your call, please leave a message and they will get back to you as soon as possible.

Yours faithfully/sincerely

Enc.

Pre-application notice

SCHEDULE lC Article 20 CONSULTATION BEFORE APPLYING FOR PLANNING PERMISSION

Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) Order 2012 CONSULTATION BEFORE APPLYING FOR PLANNING PERMISSION NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE2D (ASMODIFIED BY ARTICLE 2G)

(t o be served on specialist consultees, as defined by Article 2(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) Order 2012.

Purpose of this notice: this notice comprises a formal request for a pre-app licat ion consultation response under article 2D of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) Order 2012.

Proposed development at the site of the Nant Helen surface mine and Onllwyn coal washery site at the head of the Dulais and Tawe Valleys.

I give notice that Welsh Government is intending to apply for outline planning permission to both Powys County Council and Neath Port Talbot County Borough Counci l for a Global Centre of Rail Excellence in W ales, which includes two components:

• Rail testing facility • Research, deve lopment, education and training centre, with associated storage and maintenance facilities.

A copy of the proposed application; plans; and other supporting documents can be viewed online at https:/ / gov.wales/ global-centre-of-r ail-excellence-planning-pre-application

In accordance with the requirements of art icle 2E of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) Order 2012, a consult ation response must be sent to [email protected] by Wednesday 14 October 2020.

Signed:

Date: 17 September 2020 Appendix 10: List of specialist consultees consulted

• Brecon Beacons National Park - Planning • BT Openreach • Agricultural Land Quality Advice Service (Welsh Ministers), Welsh Government • Cadw (Welsh Ministers), Welsh Government • Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust • Dwr Cymru Welsh Water - Developer Services • Dyfed-Powys Police • Mid and West Region Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust • Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service • National Grid • Natural Resources Wales (NRW) - South West Wales • Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council • Neath Port Talbot Highways Authority (includes Drainage) • Network Rail • Powys County Council • Powys Highways Authority • Sustrans Cymru • The Canal and River Trust • The Coal Authority • The Glamorgan Gwent Archaeological Trust • The Health and Safety Executive • Transport for Wales • Wales and West Utilities Ltd • Western Power Distribution

Appendix 11: Community consultees, residents and neighbouring landowners pre application consultation letter and accompanying notice

15 September 2020 Name Address

Dear

Pre-application consultation for a Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales (17 September – 14 October 2020)

Welsh Government is working in partnership with Powys County Council and Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council to develop proposals for a Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales on the Nant Helen surface mine and Onllwyn coal washery site at the head of the Dulais and Tawe Valleys.

This purpose-built, modern railway infrastructure and rolling stock testing facility would form an important addition to the site’s restoration strategy and act as a driver for rail industry innovation, investment and growth in Wales, the wider United Kingdom and internationally.

The proposals include two components: • Rail testing facility • Research, development, education and training centre, with associated storage and maintenance facilities.

Comprehensive engagement is fundamental to developing the best possible proposals and outcomes. In addition to discussions with specialist stakeholders, we are carrying out a phased engagement/consultation to enable local residents and stakeholders to help inform the masterplan for the site.

We held drop-in events and carried out early engagement with residents and a wide range of local and community stakeholders (2 July to 7 October 2019) to consider the opportunities and constraints associated with the initial design and to help identify how we can maximise social and economic benefits while minimising environmental impacts.

Over 450 people attended these early engagement events to discuss the emerging proposals with members of the project team and over 70 responses were received (by questionnaire, email or phone). The majority of people we spoke to are supportive of the project and the benefits it would bring to the local and wider area.

Key issues raised by local people - including noise, vibration, air quality and light pollution - have been considered and addressed in the draft planning application. The issue of common land was also raised, which is being carefully considered in discussion with relevant parties.

We are now carrying out a statutory 28-day pre-application consultation - 17 September to 14 October 2020 - for neigbours, community consultees, owner/occupiers and specialist consultees, as well as local communities, to review our proposals and provide feedback on the outline masterplan.

All comments received during the consultation will be taken into consideration before we finalise and submit the outline planning application to Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council and Powys County Council for determination.

Please find enclosed the statutory notice, which is being sent to you as a community consultee, local resident or boundary neighbour, informing you of our consultation.

You can find more information about the project - including a Consultation Summary Document and the draft planning application on the project web page: https://gov.wales/global-centre-of-rail-excellence-planning-pre-application

You can give your feedback by completing the consultation form at: https://gov.wales/global-centre-of-rail-excellence-planning-pre-application by writing to Freepost GRASSHOPPER CONSULT or by emailing consultation@grasshopper­ comms.co.uk. Please ensure you provide feedback by 14 October 2020.

If you have any queries, please call 01639 865515, which will put you in touch with the Grasshopper Communications team who are helping to organise the consultation. If no one is available to take your call, please leave a message and they will get back to you as soon as possible.

Yours faithfully/sincerely

Enc.

Pre-application notices

SCHEDULE 1B Articles 2C & 2D PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION BEFORE APPLYING FOR PLANNING PERMISSION

Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) Order 2012

PUBLICITY AND CONSULTATION BEFORE APPLYING FOR PLANNING PERMISSION NOTICE UNDER ARTICLES 2C AND 2D (AS MODIFIED BY ARTICLE 2G)

(to be served on owners and/or occupiers of adjoining land and community consultees, and displayed by site notice on or near the location of the proposed development)

Purpose of this notice: this notice provides the opportunity to comment directly to the developer on a proposed development prior to the submission of a planning application to the local planning authority (“LPA”). Any subsequent planning application will be publicised by the relevant LPA; any comments provided in response to this notice will not prejudice your ability to make representations to the LPA on any related planning application. You should note that any comments submitted may be placed on the public file.

Proposed development at the Nant Helen surface mine and Onllwyn coal washery site at the head of the Dulais and Tawe Valleys.

I give notice that Welsh Government is intending to apply for outline planning permission to both Powys County Council and Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council for proposals for a Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales, which includes two components:

• Rail testing facility. • Research, development, education and training centre, with associated storage and maintenance facilities.

You may inspect copies of the consultation summary document, proposed planning application; the plans; and other supporting documents online at htt ps:// gov .wales/ global­ centre-of-rail-exce llence-planning-pre-application

And public computer facilities are available to view this information online at: a. Pontardawe Library, Holly Street , Pontardawe, Swanse a, SAS 4ET Opening hours: Monday-Fridays 10.00-12.30 and 1.30-4.00 and Saturdays 10.00 - 12.30. To book a SO-minute computer session, please call Pontardawe Library on 01792 862261. b. Ystradgynlais Library, Temperance Str eet, Ystradg ynlais, Powys , SA9 lJJ. Opening hours: Tuesday 10.00-13.00 and 2.00 - 4.00. To book a computer session, please call the library services on 01597 827460. c. Glynneath Library, Park Aven ue, Glynneath, Neath, Neath Port Talbot, SAll SOW Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday , 10.00- 12.00 and 2.00 - 4.00 and Saturdays 10.00 - 12.00. To book a SO-minute computer session, please call Glynneath Library on 01639 720776.

Please note to access the public computers at the libraries, you need to book an appointment. There are only limited computer facilities at each library and only one person is able to access each computer at any one time.

If you are unable to access the documents electronically you may request copies of this information by emailing [email protected] or by telephoning the applicant on 01639 865515. This will put you in touch with the Grasshopper Communications team who are helping to organise the consult ation. If no one is available to take your call, please leave a message and they will get back to you as soon as possible.

Anyone who wishes to make representations about this proposed development must • either write to Freepost GRASSHOPPER CONSULT (no stamp or further address required) or email [email protected] • or complete the online feedback form available to download at https:/ / gov.wales/ global-centre-of-ra il-excellence-planning-pre-appl ication

All comments must be received by Wednesday 14 October 2020.

Signed:

Date: 17 September 2020

Appendix 12: List of community consultees

Elected representatives: • MP for Brecon and Radnorshire • MP for Carmarthen East and Dinefwr • MP for Cynon Valley • MP for Neath • All Regional SM’s for Mid and West Wales • Senedd Member for Brecon and Radnorshire and Minister for Education • Senedd Member for Carmarthen East and Dinefwr and Leader of Plaid Cymru • Senedd Member for Cynon Valley • Senedd Member for Neath and Counsel General and Brexit • All members of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council • All members of Powys County Council • The clerk at Blaengwrach Community Council • The clerk at Crynant Community Council • The clerk at of Glynneath Town Council • The clerk at Onllwyn Community Council • The clerk at Seven Sisters Community Council • The clerk at Tawe-Uchaf Community Council • The clerk at Ystalyfera Community Council • The clerk at Ystradfellte and Pontneddfechan Community Council • The clerk at Ystradgynlais Town Council

Local stakeholders • 1st Caehopkin Pine Scouts • Abercraf Happy Helpers Regeneration Group • Abercraf RFC • Abercrave Fire Station • Abercrave Miners Welfare Hall and Insitute • Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board • Banwen RFC • Bethania Community Centre • Bevan Foundation • Blaendulais Primary School • Blaengwrach Primary School • Call of the Wild Training Ltd • Cefn Coed Colliery Museum • Centre for Regeneration Excellence in Wales (Crew) • Coelbren Welfare Hall • Craig y Nos Castle • Creunant Primary School • Crynant Community Centre • Crynant Men's Shed • Crynant RFC • Cwmgwrach RFC • Cwmnedd Primary School • Cwmtawe Community School

• Cynnal Cymru / Sustain Wales • Design Commission Wales • Dewi Cymru • Dulais Valley Partnership • Dulais Valley Primary Care Centre • Dulais Valley Silver Band • Ethnic Minorities & Youth Support Team Wales (EYST) • First Cymru • Future Generations Commissioner • Glamorgan Federation Of Women's Institutes • Glynneath Golf Club • Glynneath Library • Glynneath Regeneration Group • Glynneath RFC • Glynneath Social Club • Glynneath Town AFC • Glynneath Training Centre • Godre’rgraig Primary School • Godrergraig Working Mens Club • IWA • Keep Wales Tidy • Maesmarchog Primary School • Mid and West Wales Fire & Rescue • Nant Helen Area Regeneration Group • Nant y cafan Social Club • National Showcaves Centre for Wales • Neath Port Talbot Council for Voluntary Service • New Testament Church Cwmgwrach • Partnership & Communities Together (PACT) Seven Sisters • Pen Moriah Apostolic Church • Peniel Pentecostal Church • Pontardawe Library • Pontneddfechan Village Hall • Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations • Ramblers Cymru • MinisterReturn to Learn, Seven Sisters • RMT Union • Sacred Heart RC Church • Saron Chapel • Seven Sisters Community Hall • Seven Sisters Fire Station and Cadets • Seven Sisters Library • Seven Sisters Miners Welfare Club • Seven Sisters Rainbows, Brownies & Guides • Seven Sisters RFC • Seven Sisters Youth Group • South Wales Police • St Cadocs Church • St Cynog's Church

• St John Church in Wales • St Mary's Church • St. Margaret's Church • Sustainable Places Research Institute • Sustrans Cymru • Swansea Valley Bible Church • The Bat Conservation Trust • The Wildife Trust of South and West Wales • Transport for Wales • Unite the Union • Wales Ape and Monkey Sanctuary • Welfare Ystradgynlais • Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust • Wesleyan Chapel • Workways • Ynysdawley Playing Fields Association • Ysgol Bro Tawe • Ysgol Golwg y Cwm • Ysgol Gyfun Ystalyfera Primary • Ysgol Gymraeg Dyffryn Y Glowyr • Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Blaendulais • Ysgol Gynradd Y Wern • Ysgol Maesydderwen Comprehensive School • Ysgol y Cribarth • Ystalyfera Community Centre • Ystalyfera Community Council • Ystalyfera RFC • Ystalyfera United Reformed Church • Ystaylyfera Development Trust • Ystradgynlais Library • Ystradgynlais RFC • Ystradgynlais Town Council • Mr Norman Davies, 25 Dulais Road, Seven Sisters • Mr Alun Whitney, 25 Dulais Road, Seven Sisters • Ms Moira Lewis, 25 Dulais Road, Seven Sisters • Mr Morgan Davies, Glynbedwas Farm, Crynant • Ms Kim Davies, Glynbedwas Farm, Crynant

Appendix 13: List of landowners

• Mr Will Watson, Celtic Energy Ltd • Mr Richard Walters, Walters Plant Hire Ltd

Appendix 14: List of boundary neighbours Company Address1 Address2 Postcode 10 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 11 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 12 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 14 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 15 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 16 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 17 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 18 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 19 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 20 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 21 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 22 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 23 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 24 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 25 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 1 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 2 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 3 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 32 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 8 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 5 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 26-27 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 30 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 31 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 4A Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 4 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 6 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 7 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 9 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 28A Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 28 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ 29 Dol Y Dderwen Ystradgynlais SA9 1QJ Blaen Nant Teg Farm Ystradgynlais SA9 1QP 1 Penrhiw Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QQ 2 Penrhiw Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QQ 3 Penrhiw Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QQ 5 Penrhiw Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QQ 6 Penrhiw Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QQ 186 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 188 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 192 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 194 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 196 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 198 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT

200 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 202 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 204 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 206 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 208 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 245 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 247 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 249 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 251 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 253 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 255 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 257 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 259 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 261 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 263 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 265 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 267 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 271 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 273 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 275 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 277 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 178 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 180 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 182 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 184 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 269 Brecon Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1QT 1 Tan Y Waun Penrhos SA9 1QY 10 Tan Y Waun Penrhos SA9 1QY 11 Tan Y Waun Penrhos SA9 1QY 12 Tan Y Waun Penrhos SA9 1QY 14 Tan Y Waun Penrhos SA9 1QY 18 Tan Y Waun Penrhos SA9 1QY 20 Tan Y Waun Penrhos SA9 1QY 24 Tan Y Waun Penrhos SA9 1QY 26 Tan Y Waun Penrhos SA9 1QY 28 Tan Y Waun Penrhos SA9 1QY 3 Tan Y Waun Penrhos SA9 1QY 32 Tan Y Waun Penrhos SA9 1QY 34 Tan Y Waun Penrhos SA9 1QY 36 Tan Y Waun Penrhos SA9 1QY 40 Tan Y Waun Penrhos SA9 1QY 5 Tan Y Waun Penrhos SA9 1QY 6 Tan Y Waun Penrhos SA9 1QY 7 Tan Y Waun Penrhos SA9 1QY 9 Tan Y Waun Penrhos SA9 1QY 4 Tan Y Waun Penrhos SA9 1QY

15 Tan Y Waun Penrhos SA9 1QY Werngynlais Farm Penrhos SA9 1QZ 1 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 10 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 11 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 12 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 14 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 15 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 16 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 17 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 18 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 19 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 2 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 21 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 22 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 23 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 24 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 25 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 26 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 3 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 4 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 5 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 6 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 7 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 8 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 9 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 1A Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 13 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 27 Waun Gyrlais Ystradgynlais SA9 1RB 1 Hendre Ladus Ystradgynlais SA9 1SE 2 Hendre Ladus Ystradgynlais SA9 1SE 3 Hendre Ladus Ystradgynlais SA9 1SE 4 Hendre Ladus Ystradgynlais SA9 1SE 5 Hendre Ladus Ystradgynlais SA9 1SE Ystradgynlais Hendre Ladus Ystradgynlais SA9 1SE Community Centre Department of Hendre Ladus Ystradgynlais SA9 1SE Social Services Maescoed Hendre Ladus SA9 1SE Powys County Day Services Centre Hendre Ladus SA9 1SE Council Ysgol Golwg Y Hendre Ladus Ystradgynlais SA9 1SE Cwm 1 Richmond Park Ystradgynlais SA9 1SG 10 Richmond Park Ystradgynlais SA9 1SG 11 Richmond Park Ystradgynlais SA9 1SG

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Appendix 15: Pre application consultation community consultation zone

The consultation letter and statutory information was send second class to residents in this area, excluding those listed in Appendix 14: Boundary Neighbours who received the information first class.

Appendix 16: Pre application consultation response form

Consultation Response Form

Your name:

Organisation (if applicable):

E-mail / telephone number:

Your address:

Q1: How important are the economic and social benefits identified to the local area? Please rate them from 1 to 5 (with 1 being very important and 5 being not at all important): 1 2 3 4 5 Job creation (during construction and operation) Boost to local services/supply chain Local skills and training Developing new industry to replace coal mining Local investment Tourism opportunities Growth opportunities for Wales and the UK

Are there any other benefits you would expect a project like this to generate?

Q2: Do you have any comments on the two main components of the Global Centre for Rail Excellence?

Component 1: Rail testing facility

Component 2: Research, development, education and training centre, associated storage and maintenance facilities Q3: Do you have any comments about the construction phase of the Global Centre for Rail Excellence?

Q4: Do you have any comments about the future operation of the Global Centre for Rail Excellence?

Q5: Do you have any other comments about the Global Centre for Rail Excellence project?

Question A: We are under a duty to consider the effects of our policy decisions on the Welsh language, under the requirements of the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011.

We would like to know your views on the effects that The Global Centre of Rail Excellence would have on the Welsh language, specifically on opportunities for people to use Welsh and on treating the Welsh language no less favourably than English.

What effects do you think there would be? How could positive effects be increased, or negative effects be mitigated?

Question B: Please also explain how you believe the proposals could be formulated or changed so as to have positive effects or increased positive effects on opportunities for people to use the Welsh language and on treating the Welsh language no less favourably than the English language, and no adverse effects on opportunities for people to use the Welsh language and on treating the Welsh language no less favourably than the English language.

Question C: We have asked a number of specific questions. If you have any related issues which we have not specifically addressed, please use this space to report them:

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Appendix 17: Pre application consultation South Wales Echo advert SOUTH WALES EVENING POST THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17. 2020 CtCt. lnYo urArea co.uk 11 Council to consider possible merger of coroner areas

WHETHER a merger of Head of legal and dem­ local authorities is feasible ocratic services Claire when it comes to the work Incledon said the council of HM Coroner will be must consider if the amal explored before a new gamation is "appropriate appointtnent is made. and justify whatever deci• II The jurisdiction of sion it reaches." Swansea and Neath Pon "Consent to the Talbo t's assistant coroner appointment of a perma­ Paul Bennett has been nent senior coroner will shifted to include Pem­ not be given w1tilthe issue brokeshire following the of amalgamation of coro­ resignation of HM Coro­ ner areas is fully consid• ner Mark Layton in May. ered, hence the reason for Pembrokeshire County thisinterim appointment; Cow1cil's cabinet a report to the cabinet on approved a report recom­ Monday added mendation that conside r­ Approval was given for ation be given to exploring Mrs Incledon to "take the the amalgamation of the necessary steps to address authorities before a senior the issue of amalgamation coroner for the cow1ty is of the Pembrokeshire and appointed. Cannanhenshire Coroner nus follows guidance area with another Coroner from the chief coroner area, as required and in that asks the council to accordance withthe direc­ consider if the coroner tions of the Chief Coroner, jurisdiction of Pembroke­ Lord Chancellor/Ministry shire and Cannanhen­ of Jus tice .• shire should be amalga• A further report will mated with another then be brought back to cabinet. The Tata steelworks in Port Talbot.

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Appendix 18: Pre application consultation South Wales Guardian Advert

Appendix 19: Press Release

Consultation on proposals for a Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales

Plans for a Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales have moved a significant step closer with the launch of the statutory pre-application consultation (17 September to 14 October 2020). Details of the proposals, which complement the recently approved amended restoration scheme for the Nant Helen surface mine and Onllwyn coal washery site at the head of the Dulais and Tawe Valleys, can be found at https://gov.wales/global-centre-of-rail-excellence-pre-application-consultation

Welsh Government has been working in partnership with Powys County Council, Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council and major rail industry stakeholders to develop proposals for a Global Centre to Rail Excellence in Wales. This purpose- built, railway infrastructure and rolling stock testing and ‘innovation accelerator’ facility will form an important addition to the site’s restoration strategy and act as a transformational driver for the rail industry bringing investment and growth to Wales and making a positive impact across the wider United Kingdom and internationally.

Early engagement was held to introduce the project and discuss the emerging proposals with local communities and stakeholders last summer. Over 450 people attended drop in events and the majority of people engaged were supportive of the project and the benefits it would bring to the local and wider area. A variety of issues and opportunities were also raised, which have been considered and addressed where possible as the outline proposals have been developed.

The Global Centre of Rail Excellence project will provide a multi-disciplinary railway testing facility capable of testing railway infrastructure (such as tracks, platforms and signalling) and rolling stock (such as trains and carriages). It would also provide a state-of-the-art facility for research, development, education and training as well as associated storage and maintenance facilities.

Such a facility will act as a catalyst for significant rail investment in Wales and will provide the rail industry with the ability to accelerate the throughput of innovation to benefit passengers at a much faster pace than is currently the case. This will also reduce industry costs, support decarbonisation and help to facilitate an increase in skills and training and the creation high quality, sustainable jobs. Given the high demand for test facilities across Europe and beyond it is expected that the Global Centre of Rail Excellence will also be well placed to attract international business.

The economic benefit to Wales is potentially significant. During the construction phases, it is estimated that around 240 construction jobs will be created. If each element of the facility and the R&D facility is realised, once operational the site is expected to sustain around 180 jobs. The facilities will also attract regular visitors to the area throughout the year as engineers, academics and support teams use the site on a project by project basis, providing a potential boost to local service industries.

Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales Ken Skates said: “This is the next step towards building a facility that will attract the leading lights of the rail industry and draw them to put down long lasting and valuable roots in Wales. The opportunities brought by this project will not only benefit the immediate community, but Wales and indeed the UK as a whole, and will help us to build back better as we move forward from COVID 19.

“We urge the UK Government to support us in bring this Global Centre of Rail Excellence here, where it will become a new industrial legacy.”

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Appendix 20: Responses from Specialist Consultees

From: Sent: 13 October 2020 12:21 To: Subject: RE: Canolfan Fyd-eang Rhagoriaeth Rheilffyrdd / Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales Attachments: WGALC_014-96_Report.pdf; WGALC_073-95_Report.pdf

Dear

Re: SCHEDULE 1 Article 4. (4) SCHEDULE 1B/1C Articles 2C & 2D – Pre-application consultation - Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales.

Thank you for the formal request for a pre-application consultation response under article 2D of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) Order 2012, concerning agricultural land quality and the application of Best and Most Versatile (BMV) policy. This advice relates to technical information only; not the merits or otherwise of the proposal.

1. Agricultural Land Classification (ALC):

This proposed application site includes part to of the Nant Helen open cast coal site. The Department has pre-working ALC survey information for a large proportion of the site (see attached report 014-96 – covering 284.89ha). This confirmed the site was ALC Grade 4, 5 and non-agricultural land (including forestry and coal waste tips) prior to coaling and restoration.

The department also holds a post restoration survey report for part of the site (24.78ha – see attached report 073-95) – this confirms the restored area, subject to this report, is ALC grade 4.

The Predictive ALC map notes the site to be mainly Grade 5 with areas of Grade 4.

2. Advice:

An ALC survey of the proposed site is not recommended, as it is unlikely to contains BMV agricultural land. Therefore, BMV policy (PPW, paragraphs 3.54 & 3.55) will not apply to this application.

Should the Department be consulted by the LPA, this would be under arrangements given in TAN6, Annex B6 and relate to technical advice only; not the merits or otherwise of the proposal.

Regards

Cynghorydd Polisi Pridd a Defnydd Tir Amaethyddol / Agricultural Land Use & Soil Policy Advisor Is-adran Tir, Natur a Choedwigaeth / Land, Nature and Forestry Division Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

1

Consultation Response Form

Your name:

Organisation (if applicable): Western Power Distribution (South Wales) PLC

E-mail / telephone number:

Q1: How important are the economic and social benefits identified to the local area? Please rate them from 1 to 5 (with 1 being very important and 5 being not at all important):

1 2 3 4 5 Job creation (during construction and operation) Boost to l.ocal services/supply chain Local skills and trainina Developing new industry to replace coal mining Local investment Tourism opportunities Growth opportunities for Wales and the UK

Are there any other benefits you would expect a project like this to generate?

Q2: Do you have any comments on the two main components of the Global Centre for Rail Excellence?

Component 1: Rail testing facility

We are pleased that consideration has been given to WPD's assets (overhead and underground power lines) and hope that this can continue. We would expect communication on any further plans that would affect our assets.

Component 2: Research, development, education and training centre, associated storage and maintenance facilities

I As above

Q3: Do you have any comments about the construction phase of the Global Centre for Rail Excellence?

As above

Q4: Do you have any comments about the future operation of the Global Centre for Rail Excellence?

As above

Q5: Do you have any other comments about the Global Centre for Rail Excellence project?

As above.

Question A: We are under a duty to consider the effects of our policy decisions on the Welsh language, under the requirements of the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011.

We would like to know your views on the effects that The Global Centre of Rail Excellence would have on the Welsh language, specifically on opportunities for people to use Welsh and on treating the Welsh language no less favourably than English.

What effects do you think there would be? How could positive effects be increased, or negative effects be mitigated?

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Question B: Please also explain how you believe the proposals could be formulated or changed so as to have positive effects or increased positive effects on opportunities for people to use the Welsh language and on treating the Welsh language no less favourably than the English language, and no adverse effects on opportunities for people to use the Welsh language and on treating the Welsh

language no less favourably than the English language.

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Question C: We have asked a number of specific questions. If you have any related issues which we have not specifically addressed, please use this space to report them:

Please enter here:

We note that the Coal Mining restoration scheme that has been consented considered the presence of WPD's assets and has planned around protection and diversion of those assets. WPD generally supports the scheme and notes that the scheme will be electrified. Should new equipment need to be installed such as substations and associated infrastructure we encourage the developer to engage with WPD to ascertain whether such infrastructure needs planning permission to connect the project to the electricity network.

WPD also encourages the developer to continue to engage with WPD and in particular consult directly if any changes to the current consented landform is likely to conflict with WPD's assets.

Responses to consultations are likely to be made public, on the internet or in a report. If you would prefer your response to remain anonymous, please tick here:

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Dyddiad/Date: 14 th October 2020

Prif Swyddog Tan Chi ef Fire Officer Dear Sir, Chris Davies OFSM MBA

Y Pencad lys, TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE) Heol Llwyn Pisgwydd, (WALES} ORDER 2012 Caerfyrddin, Sir Gar, SA311SP RE: GLOBAL CENTRE OF RAIL EXCELLENCE IN WALES [email protected]

APPLICATION NUMBER: PRE-APPLICATION CONSULTATION Headquarters, Lime Grove Avenue. Carmarthen, I ack nowle dge receipt of your email to Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority Carmarthenshire, dated 17th September 2020, in re lat ion to the above applicat io n. SA31 1SP [email protected]

The developer should consider the need to provide adequate wat er supp lies for fire FaesI Fax: fighting purposes on the site and general guidance on th is matter is given in the attached Appendix. 01267 220562 FfonI Tel: You rs faithfully 0370 60 60 699

Authorised Fire Safety Inspecting Off icer

On beha lf of the M id and West Wales Fire and Rescue Author ity

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We welcome oorrespo,'ldnece in Welsh and English - we will respond equallyio bothandwill reply in your language of choice without delay. We welcome calls in Welsh and English.

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APPENDIX

MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

Advice on Water Supplies

1. WATER SUPPLIES FOR FIREFIGHTING

The existing output of the statutory water supply network may need to be upgraded in certain parts of the local plan area to care for firefighting needs of new developments. It is recommended that this provision be a condition of planning consent.

Access to Open Water Supplies

Where development of water front sites takes place, the need for permanent and unobstructed access for firefighting appliances to the water should be made a condition of any planning consent.

Consultation must take place with the Fire and Rescue Authority during the earliest planning stages of any development to ensure access for fire pumping appliances is satisfactory.

1.1. HOUSING

Minimum main size 100 millimetres. Housing developments of units of detached or semi- detached houses of not more than two floors should have a water supply capable of delivering a minimum of eight litres per second through any hydrant on the development.

The Fire and Rescue Authority should be consulted at the outline planning stage of any proposed projects to ascertain the exact requirements.

1.2. TRANSPORTATION

Lorry/Coach Parks - Multi-Storey Car Parks-Service Stations

Minimum main size 100 millimetres. All of these amenities should have a water supply capable of delivering a minimum of 25 litres per second through any hydrant on the development or within a vehicular distance of 90 metres from the complex.

1.3. INDUSTRY

In order that an adequate supply of water is available for use by the Fire and Rescue Authority in case of fire, it is recommended that the water supply infrastructure to any commercial industrial estate is as follows:

Light Industrial/Commercial

Up to one hectare, 20 litres per second - Minimum Main Size 100 millimetres

Up to two hectares, 35 litres per second - Minimum Main Size 150 millimetres

High Risk Industrial

Up to three hectares 50 litres per second - Minimum Main Size 150 millimetres

Over three hectares, 75 litres per second - Minimum Main Size 150 millimetres

In rural areas it may not be possible to provide sufficient mains water. To overcome this, static or river supplies would be considered on site if they are capable of supplying the above flow rates for at least one hour.

The Fire and Rescue Authority should be consulted at the outline planning stage of any proposed projects to ascertain the exact requirements, as high risk premises may require a greater flow.

1.4. SHOPPING, OFFICES, RECREATION AND TOURISM

Commercial developments of this type should have a water supply capable of delivering a minimum of 20 to 75 litres per second to the development site. The Fire and Rescue Authority should be consulted at the outline planning stage of any proposed projects to ascertain the exact requirements.

1.5. EDUCATION, HEALTH AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES

Village Halls

Should have a water supply capable of delivering a minimum of 15 litres per second through any hydrant on the development or within a vehicular distance of 100 metres from the complex.

Primary Schools and Single Storey Health Centres

Should have a water supply capable of delivering a minimum of 20 litres per second through any hydrant on the development or within a vehicular distance of 70 metres from the complex.

Secondary Schools, Colleges, Large Health and Community Facilities

Should have a water supply capable of delivering a minimum of 35 litres per second through any hydrant on the development or within a vehicular distance of 70 metres from the complex.

1.6. DISTANCES BETWEEN FIRE HYDRANTS

The distance between fire hydrants should not exceed the following:

Residential areas - 200 metres

Industrial Estates - 150 metres

Town Centre Areas - 90 metres

Commercial (Offices & Shops) - 100 metres

Residential Hostels - Adjacent to access

Hotels - Adjacent to access

Institutional (Hospitals & - Adjacent to access Old Persons Home)

Old Persons Home - Adjacent to access

Educational (Schools & Colleges) - Adjacent to access

1.7. CONCLUSION

Developers should hold joint discussions with the relevant Water Authority or the Environmental Agency and the Fire and Rescue Authority to ensure that adequate water supplies are available in case of fire.

The Fire and Rescue Authority reserve the right to ask for static water supplies for fire-fighting on site, as a condition of planning consent, if the supply infrastructure is inadequate for any given risk.

PARC CENEDLAETHOL BANNAU BRYCHEINIOG BRECON BEACONS NATIONAL PARK

[email protected] Date: 14th October 2020

Officer:

Your Ref:

Our Ref: 20/19086/SPACON

Dear Sir/Madam,

SENT BY EMAIL ONLY

Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) Order 2012

Proposal: "Development of a Global Centre of Rail Excellence, comprising of two test tracks of loop configuration being an electrified high speed rolling stock test track of 6.9km in length and an electrified low speed infrastructure test track of 4.5km, with overhead line equipment (OLE) and dual platform station test environment; together with operations and control offices (including staff accommodation and welfare), shunter cabins (2 no.), research and development, education and training, rolling stock storage sid ings and maintenance/cleaning/decommissioningfacilities; and associated, drainage, internalvehicularaccesses, branch line rail connection, staff and visitor car parking, lighting, electrical infrastructure (including substations and lineside shore supplies and transformers), fencing (perimeter security, acoustic and stock proof), land reformation and hard and soft landscaping on land at and surrounding the Nant Helen Surface Mine and the Onllwyn Washery, together with demolition of existing buildings/structures (cross-boundary application affecting land within Neath Port Talbot and Powys County Council administrative boundaries)." Address: Land at and surrounding the Nant Helen Open Cast Coal site, Powys and Onllwyn Distribution Centre, Neath Port Talbot

The Authority welcomes feedback from agents and applicants on the quality of the service received. For further information, please visit www.beacons-npa.gov.uklplanningsurvey to fill in a brief online survey.

Thank you for your pre-application consultation which we were made aware of on the 21st September 2020 regarding the above.

We understand the Welsh Ministers intend to submit a planning application to Powys County Council and Neath Port Talbot Council for Global Centre of Rail Excellence at land at and surrounding Nant Helen Open Cast Coal site. The red outline for this proposal is located partly in Powys and partly in Neath Port Talbot but is approximately 50m away from the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority (NPA) boundary.

It is noted that planning permission has now been granted for an amended restoration scheme to facilitate the Global Centre of Rail Excellence project (see refs: 20/0738/FUL in Powys County and 2020/0362 Neath Port Talbot) on part of the area now proposed to accommodate the latest proposal. The Brecon Beacons National Park Authority submitted comments to the respective authorities as part of the earlier planning application processes.

We set out below our understanding of the proposal and some background on the NPA's policy and legal context. The letter ends with our comments on the draft planning application submission available on the designated website.

Our understanding of the proposal The draft submission states that the main proposed elements on the land at the Nant Helen opencast site (referred to as area 'A' in the submission) are for the following rail testing facility components: • Electrified high-speed outer rail testing track (6.9 km) for performance testing of electric, battery, diesel/bi-modal and hydrogen-powered trains with a speed up to 110 mph. • Electrified low-speed inner rail testing track (4.5 km) for testing infrastructure - such as the track, sleepers and other formations, platforms and signalling as well as power and telecommunications equipment at a line speed of up to 40mph. • Dual platform station environment (typical of the UK rail network) for the testing of train platform interfaces. The platforms will have sufficient length to serve 230m trains.

The draft submission states the main proposed elements on the Onllwyn washery site (referred to as part 'B' in the submission) relates to research, development, education and training, associated storage and maintenance facilities as follows:

• Research, development, education and training/conference centre - providing laboratory space for the collation and assessment of testing results as well as lay-down areas for equipment being tested. • An operations and control centre/office from which testing activities would be managed. • Staff facilities. • Rolling stock storage/sidings. • Rolling stock maintenance facility for trains undergoing testing at the facility. • 25kv overhead line equipment (OLE) infrastructure. • Related infrastructure to include access routes, staff car parking, drainage, lighting, mobile and land- based communications 'hyper-connectivity', CCTV, perimeter/security fencing (including acoustic mitigation as required), Neath and Brecon Branch Line connection and signalling upgrade.

The submission states that the various elements are proposed to be operational between 2023 and 2025 and are proposed to be delivered in three phases. The Globel Centre of Rail Excellence is intended to operate 24/7 and is anticipated to employ around 120 staff.

The test tracks themselves will not require lighting except it is stated potentially at the test station platforms. Lighting is required at the depot site for safety and this is stated as being intended to be low-level, bollard style lighting.

Background Policy and legal context Section 63 of the Environment Act (1995) sets out the statutory purposes of the National Park as follows:-

• To conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the National Park; and • To promote opportunities for the public understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the National Park

In accordance with section 62(2) of the Environment, any relevant Authority shall have regard to National Park purposes when performing any functions in relation to, or so as to affect, land in a National Park. Relevant Authorities include public bodies, government departments, local authorities and statutory undertakers.

The Special Qualities of the National Park may be significantly impacted by development proposals on the fringes of the National Park. The Brecon Beacons National Park Management Plan 2015 -2020 defines the Special Qualities of the Brecon Beacons National Park as follows:

• A National Park offering peace and tranquility with opportunities for quiet enjoyment, inspiration, relaxation and spiritual renewal. • A feeling of vitality and healthfulness that comes from enjoying the Park's fresh air, clean water, rural setting, open land and locally produced foods. • A sense of place and cultural identity - "Welshness" - characterised by the use of the indigenous Welsh language, religious and spiritual connections, unique customs and events, traditional foods and crafts, relatively unspoilt historic towns, villages and family farms. The continued practices of traditional skills developed by local inhabitants to live and earn a living here, such as common land practices and grazing. • A sense of discovery where people are able to explore the Park's hidden secrets and stories such as genealogical histories, prehistoric ritual sites, medieval rural settlements, early industrial sites, local myths, legends and geological treasures. • The Park's sweeping grandeur and outstanding natural beauty observed across a variety of harmoniously connected landscapes, including marvellous gorges and waterfalls, classic karst geology with caves and sink holes, contrasting glacial landforms such as cliffs and broad valleys carved from old red sandstone and prominent hilltops with extensive views in all directions. • A working, living "patchwork" of contrasting patterns, colours, and textures comprising of well- maintained farmed landscapes, open uplands, lakes and meandering rivers punctuated by small-scale woodlands, country lanes, hedgerows, stone walls and scattered settlements. • Extensive and widespread access to the Park's diversity of wildlife and richness of semi- natural habitats, such as native woodlands, heathland and grassland, natural lakes and riparian habitats, ancient hedgerows, limestone pavement and blanket bogs including those of international and national importance. • In the context of the UK, geographically rugged, remote and challenging landscapes. • Enjoyable and accessible countryside with extensive, widespread and varied opportunities to pursue walking, cycling, fishing, water-based activities and other forms of sustainable recreation or relaxation. • An intimate sense of community where small, pastoral towns and villages are comparatively safe, friendly, welcoming and retain a spirit of cooperation.

Planning Policy Wales (PPW) (Edition 10) acknowledges thestatutory purposes of National Parks and references the "Sandford Principle", whereby if there is a conflict between the statutory purposes, greater weight shall be given to the first purpose of conserving and enhancing the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage. PPW states that "planning authorities have a statutory duty to have regard to National Parks and AONB purposes. This duty applies in relation to all activities affecting National Parks and AONBs, whether those activities lie within, or in the setting of, the designated areas" (see para 6.3.5).

Draft Planning Application Submission Package We have reviewed the draft submission - principally the document entitled 'Consultation Document' as well as the draft Environmental Statement, Transport Assessment, Masterplan, Site Location Plan, planning application forms and Planning and Design and Access Statement. We consider the key issues which have the potential to

impact on the National Park Authority's statutory purposes and special qualities are primarily in relation to landscape and visual impact. We make the following comments on the draft submission on these topic areas:

Landscape and Visual Impacts 1. Night-time assessment: we note the Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) currently omits a night-time assessment. This assessment is required in order to understand the full impact on the National Park and the near-by Dark Sky Reserve. We understand this assessment is in hand and look forward to commenting on this in due course. 2. Visual effects: The Environmental Statement outlines that there would be residual effects to 4 visual receptors following the establishment of mitigation planting at year 15. Viewpoints 2, 3 and 9 having moderate adverse beyond the 15 years and viewpoint 14 having a major adverse impact. Three out of four of these viewpoints are from within the National Park. On this basis the National Park Authority still has very significant concern with the proposal and requires further planting mitigation to be incorporated in areas around the northern and eastern areas of the Washery site and also use of other means to intergrate the development into the landscape to be detailed (e.g. use of green or brown roofs etc). 3. Landscape effects: The Environmental Statement outlines moderate adverse effects on the landscape during construction and during the operation landscape impacts are moderate adverse with the impact of the mitigation planting taking at year 15 changing two out of three landscape character areas to have minor adverse landscape impacts. The National Park Authority maintains significant concern with the proposal's impact on the special qualities of the National Park. 4. Effective management and monitoring of mitigation planting: the basis of much of the landscape and visual conclusions outlined in the Environmental Statement are on assumption that the proposed mitigation planting establishes itself as expected in the 15-year period. It is also noted that some of the specific detail on the planting is stated 'to be developed at detailed design stage' and there is also a planning condition attached to the earthworks permission requiring further detail too. The National Park Authority has outlined reservations regarding the adequacy/effectiveness of this mitigation measures in reality (see previous comments on the earthworks application) and has outlined above, the need for additional mitigation around the Washery site in particular. The National Park requests that the determining Planning Authorities and the applicant gives careful consideration to the mechanism to ensure the long-term managementand maintenance of this planting but also that consideration is given to an appropriate mechanism for the effective monitoring of landscape and visual effects in the future. It is the National Park Authority's view that effective monitoring may require (more numerous time interval) photomontages in the Environmental Statement to enable effective comparisons/monitoring to be undertaken in the future (and interventions to be made is required).

Conclusion Based on the comments above, the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority currently has very significant concern that the proposal will have adverse impacts on one of the National Park's statutory purposes - namely "to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the National Park". The NPA also have very significant concern that the proposal will adversely impact on three of the Special Qualities of the Park - its "sweeping grandeur and outstanding natural beauty", "a National Park offering peace and tranquillity with opportunities for quiet enjoyment, inspiration, relaxation and spiritual renewal" and the "working, living "patchwork" of contrasting patterns, colours, and textures".

We trust the above comments are of assistance however if you wish to discuss any aspect further please do not hesitate to contact me.

Please note the above comments are given without prejudice to comments the National Park Authority may make when the respective planning applications are submitted to the Local Planning Authorities.

Thank you for your consultation regarding the above.

M\b_` faithfully

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Yr ydym yn croesawu gohebiaethyn y Gymraeg. Bydd unrhyw ohebiaethyn y Gymraeg yn cael ei ateb yn y Gymraeg a ni fydd unrhyw gyswllt trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg yn arwain at oedi yn y mater sy'n cael ei drin. We welcome correspondence in Welsh. Any correspondence in Welsh will be answered in W elsh and corresponding in Welsh will not lead to a delay in the matter being dealt with.

Ein cyf/Our ref: CAS-125362-R0H9 Eich cyf/Your ref: GCRE, Nant Helen

Welsh Government Building, Rhodfa Padarn, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth SY23 3UR

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Grasshopper Communications Ltd, 10 Llanthewy Road, Newport NP20 4JR [email protected]

13/10/2020

Er sylw / For the attention of:

Annwyl Syr/Madam / Dear Sir/Madam,

STATUTORY PRE-APPLICATION CONSULTATION - TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE) (WALES) ORDER 2012 AS AMENDED.

BWRIAD / PROPOSAL: Development of a Global Centre of Rail Excellence, comprising of two test tracks of loop configuration being an electrified high speed rolling stock test track of 6.9km in length and an electrified low speed infrastructure test track of 4.5km, with overhead line equipment (OLE) and dual platform station test environment; together with operations and control offices (including staff accommodation and welfare), shunter cabins (2 no.), research and development, education and training, rolling stock storage sidings and maintenance/cleaning/decommissioning facilities; and associated, drainage, internal vehicular accesses, branch line rail connection, staff and visitor car parking, lighting, electrical infrastructure (including substations and lineside shore supplies and transformers), fencing (perimeter security, acoustic and stock proof), land reformation and hard and soft landscaping on land at and surrounding the Nant Helen Surface Mine and the Onllwyn Washery, together with demolition of existing buildings/structures (cross-boundary application affecting land within Neath Port Talbot and Powys County Council administrative boundaries).

LLEOLIAD / LOCATION: Nant Helen surface mine and Onllwyn coal washery site.

Thank you for providing a requisite notice to us under Article 2D of the above Order. We received a copy of your proposed application on 17/09/2020.

Tŷ Cambria • 29 Heol Casnewydd • Caerdydd • CF24 0TP Cambria House • 29 Newport Road • Cardiff • CF24 0TP Croesewir gohebiaeth yn y Gymraeg a’r Saesneg Correspondence welcomed in Welsh and English

Based on the information provided, we have significant concerns with the proposed development. To overcome these concerns, we would recommend to the planning authority that the following requirements should be met before permission is granted and the condition(s) listed below are/is attached to the permission. Otherwise, we would object to the planning application.

Requirement 1 - Plans: All plans associated with this development are amended in line with the established principles of habitat mitigation/enhancements agreed under consented application 20/0738/FUL. Requirement 2 – Air Quality: The submission of a revised ‘Air Quality’ chapter (section 14) of the Environment Statement (ES) to include appropriate screening criteria and assessment of effects on sensitive ecological receptors. Requirement 3 – EPS: The submission of information regarding the installation of safe rail track crossing points for bats and otters to demonstrate the development is not detrimental to the maintenance of the population of any EPS species concerned at a favourable conservation status in its natural range. Condition 1 – CEMP: No development or phase of development, including site clearance, shall commence until a site wide Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Condition 2 – EMMP: Prior to the operation of the development, or phase of development, an Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan (EMMP), detailing strategies for the management, maintenance and monitoring measures of the ecological, environmental and landscape features at the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Landscape Our advice relates to the potential impacts on the Brecon Beacons National Park (BBNP) which at its closest point is located approximately 96m from the development. The development would be prominent from several areas within BBNP which are of high scenic quality and sensitivity.

We note that the development is assessed to have significant permanent adverse effects on the BBNP. This will be a material consideration for the Local Planning Authority (LPA) in determining a planning application.

Visual Effects The Special Qualities of the BBNP, as described in the National Park Management Plan, will be affected by this development. This includes the Sweeping grandeur & outstanding natural beauty (including prominent hilltops with extensive views in all directions) and the remoteness of the park.

www.naturalresourceswales.gov.uk www.cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk Page 2 of 13 The development would be visible from Landscape Character Areas Y Mynydd Du, Waterfall Country & Southern Valleys and Fforest Fawr, as identified in BBNP’s Landscape Character Assessment. All three areas are noted for their scenic quality, views from high ground and tranquillity and remoteness. Developments outside the BBNP affecting tranquillity and special qualities and strategies should aim to reduce the visual impact beyond the boundary and applications resisted which would harm the special qualities. All character areas are of high scenic quality and high sensitivity. All are noted as of high sensitivity and value in the ES.

There would be significant adverse visual effects on receptors at eight viewpoints within the park for a considerable time period (during the four-year construction period and continuing for up to 15 years after completion). Beyond 15 years significant adverse effects would remain at two viewpoints. The woodland planting proposed should integrate much of the development into the surrounding landscape within the 15-year period. However, some of the rail infrastructure and engineered features (overhead lines and cuttings) will remain noticeable as permanent features in the views and continue to have an adverse effect on the scenic quality of views and the sense of tranquillity & remoteness.

There is potential for light pollution and impact on the National Park’s Dark Skies. It is noted that it has not been possible for the consultants to carry out a light pollution assessment due to the restrictions of Covid-19 prior to the submission of the PAC. It is noted that there would be no lighting of test tracks except at platforms and the depot, low level lighting around the buildings is proposed and internal train lights would be switched off after dark. The Brecon Beacons is an International Dark Skies Reserve. We understand that it is the Applicant’s intention to undertake a light pollution/dark skies assessment and we advise this is done in consultation with the local authorities and with reference to the National Park’s SPG ‘Light Pollution & Obtrusive Lighting’ (2015). The result of the assessment should then be used to influence the final lighting scheme.

Mitigation The 20/0738/FUL (Powys CC) planning application that was approved earlier this year, included woodland planting to mitigate the visual effects of that development. We understand the development proposed in this PAC makes use of the anticipated baseline from application 20/0738/FUL being constructed.

It is also understood that the construction works for this development (the GCRE) are anticipated to begin within three years of the application 20/0738/FUL. This development would result in the loss of grassed habitats on the embankments and cuttings, which would be re-seeded following construction.

Whilst some additional native tree and shrub planning, e.g. around the Onllwyn washery, compared with the 20/0738/FUL application baseline may help to reduce the visual impact

www.naturalresourceswales.gov.uk www.cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk Page 3 of 13 of the buildings, it would not be possible to reduce the adverse effects of the rail infrastructure that has been identified in the Landscape Visual and Impact Assessment (LVIA).

We believe there is benefit in investigating the inclusion of Green Infrastructure in the design of the buildings at the washery and advise this should be completed alongside a colour assessment to reduce the long-term effects of the development on the BBNP. In general, we anticipate that features such as green/ brown roofs and walls, and screen planting to the north and east of the buildings at the Onllwyn washery area of the development should be included to aid integration into the landscape.

We note that the Figure 7.9 Habitat Creation and Enhancement Plan for this development shows acid grassland/ lichen heath on the embankment to the north, rather than woodland planting as approved in application 20/0738/FUL Figure 9.16 Landscape Mitigation. We therefore advise that amendments need to be made to clarify the position on which is to be taken forward and whether this affects the outcome of the LVIA for this application and the 20/0738/FUL application.

Requirement 1: All plans associated with this development are amended in line with the established principles of habitat mitigation and enhancement agreed under consented application 20/0738/FUL.

We note that the ecology chapter of the Outline Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) (Apendix 3A) suggests a five-year period of monitoring and management, although it is acknowledged that the effectiveness of the planting to achieve a non-significant effect on the BBNP needs at least 15 years to establish. This is largely due to the challenges of establishing trees and shrubs on colliery spoil. We consider the length of vegetation monitoring should be reviewed and should be in line with the detailed 25-year monitoring strategy to be submitted to discharge Condition 12 of planning application 20/0738/FUL.

The ES does not indicate that a detailed landscape strategy will be produced. We understand that this consultation will lead to an Outline planning application. Therefore, we would advise the LPA that a landscape strategy would need to be conditioned for the reserved matters stage. This will ensure necessary landscape effect measures are agreed prior to commencement of development.

We also advise that any measures recommended at reserved matters stage should be incorporated into a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and a long-term Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan (EMMP). These two documents should be structured to include both ecological, landscape, protected species and other environmental requirements to ensure that there are no competing issues such as those outlined above. (Condition 1 and 2). We have provided an outline of what we would expect to be included in the CEMP and EMMP in Appendix A.

www.naturalresourceswales.gov.uk www.cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk Page 4 of 13 Protected Sites Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) As identified within the ES, there are three SAC within 15 km of the proposal, namely:

• Coedydd Nedd a Mellte SAC, 2.9 km to the south-east • Cwm Cadlan SAC and, 9.5 km east • Blaen Cynon SAC, 9.2 km east We have reviewed the information provided within the ES and ES Appendix 7Q (Habitat Regulation Assessment Screening Report). We consider that the development is not likely to have a significant effect on the SACs identified.

Our advice may change should modifications be made to the development prior to the determination of the application.

Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) We have considered the information within the ES submitted in support of the above application and ES Appendix 7R (Evaluation of Impacts on Important Ecological Receptors). The ES identifies the presence of 12 SSSIs within 5 km of the development and concludes that many of the sites will not be directly or indirectly affected.

The only sites that has been identified to be potentially adversely affected by the development are the Nant Llech SSSI (designated for its stream and associated cliff communities and woodland) and Gorsllwyn Onllwyn SSSI (designated for its mire and acid pasture).

1. Sensitive Freshwater Receptors These two sites are hydrologically connected to the development. As such there is the potential for these to be adversely affected by changes in water quality during construction or operation. The ES concludes that the effects would be temporary and reversible, and the likelihood of any pollution incidents to occur would be minimised by adopting appropriate water quality pollution control measures during site clearance, construction and operation.

Based on the information submitted in the outline CEMP (ES Appendix 3A) and provided the outlined measures are implemented, we consider that the development is not likely to damage the features for which Nant Llech and Gorsllwyn Onllwyn SSSIs are of interest. (Condition 1).

2. Sensitive Aerial Receptors – NOX and SO2 The Gorsllwyn Onllwyn SSSI is located within 100m of the development (closest point is the stabling track) and on the opposite side of the A4221 where the access to the Onllwyn Washery is located. The Gorsllwyn Onllwyn SSSI contains features sensitive to ammonia, nitrogen and sulphur deposition. ES Section 14 states that the development is likely to

www.naturalresourceswales.gov.uk www.cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk Page 5 of 13 generate changes to the amount of traffic which has the potential for causing an adverse air quality impact due to the emissions from construction and operational traffic. In addition, the purpose of the development to test new rail locomotives and rail infrastructure including the use of electric, battery, bi-modal, hydrogen and diesel-powered locomotives would introduce a new source of air pollutant emissions into the locality. Pollutants relevant to the assessment include particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and sulphur dioxide (SO2).

The ES outlines the overall approach to the air quality assessment which comprises: • a review of the existing air quality conditions at the site and up to 2km; • an assessment of the potential changes in air quality arising from the construction and operation of the development due to changes in traffic and rail emissions; and • formulation of mitigation measures, where necessary, to ensure any adverse effects on air quality are minimised.

ES Table 14-1 has identified NOX as a relevant pollutant for vegetation with the correct 3 annual mean critical level for the protection (i.e. 30µg/m ). We advise that SO2 is also a relevant pollutant for vegetation and the annual mean vegetation critical level is 20µg/m3.

We concur with the conclusion of the ES on the assessment of effects related to changes in traffic flows associated to the construction and operational phase of the development. Tables 14-6 and 14-9, indicate that additional construction traffic and operational traffic flows would not be high enough to trigger further assessment.

The ES also assesses the impact of rail emissions on ecological receptors and confirms that because there is no guidance on how to assess the impacts on ecological sites, the same guidance from LAQM TG 16 used in screening impacts on human receptors, was also applied. This results in a conclusion that ‘an assessment of rail impacts on ecological receptors can be screened out and the impact can be considered negligible.’ NRW do not agree with this opinion.

LAQM TG 16 is not appropriate for ecological receptors. The LAQM TG 16 guidance is for human health and its thresholds are much higher than is used for assessing impacts to sensitive ecological receptors, including those at the Gorsllwyn Onllwyn SSSI. Vegetation at Gorsllwyn Onllwyn SSSI has a range of habitat from raised bog (M17a) to fens with acid grassland. The nitrogen critical load for this site is 5 – 10kgN/ha/yr and the ammonia critical level is 1µg/m3.

ES Section 14.12.21 states that Gorsllwyn Onllwyn SSSI is within 100m from the stabling track. If vehicles are to be idling on the stabling track, then the typical emissions from bi- modal and diesel locomotives should be considered in the screening assessment. This is to demonstrate the NOX concentrations and SO2 concentrations as a result of development.

www.naturalresourceswales.gov.uk www.cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk Page 6 of 13 We advise that both NOX and SO2 concentrations should be less than 1% of the critical level at the Gorsllwyn Onllwyn SSSI.

We are satisfied that electric and hydrogen-powered trains have little or no emissions of NOX, SO2 and the other pollutants that we would be concerned with regarding impacts on nature conservation.

Requirement 2 – Air Quality: The submission of a revised ‘Air Quality’ chapter (section 14) of the Environment Statement (ES) to include appropriate screening criteria and assessment of effects on sensitive ecological receptors.

In summary, we would request the LPA to seek a revised version of Section 14 (Air Quality) of the ES to include an updated screening criteria and assessment for effects on sensitive ecological receptors in line with the observations made in this letter.

3. Sensitive Aerial Receptors – Dust The ES identifies dust emissions associated with the construction phases of the development to affect air quality. The ES identifies the Gorsllwyn Onllwyn SSSI as a medium-sensitivity ecological receptor. The ES also confirms that measures minimising risk of dust soiling and ecological impacts of the development will be included within a Dust Management Plan (DMP).

The outline CEMP (Appendix 3A) suggests that the DMP may include monitoring of dust deposition, dust flux, real-time PM10 continuous monitoring and/or visual inspections. We would expect regular checks of the proposed 100m “buffer zone” to be included within the DMP/ CEMP.

The “buffer zone” includes land within the Gorsllwyn Onllwyn SSSI, as illustrated in Figure 14.2. If the usual value used to identify nuisance dust deposition in residential areas is applied (200mg/m2/day), and appropriate measures are taken to reduce emissions in a timely manner if required, we do not consider there would be a significant impact on protected sites.

We advise that dust level deposition of 500mg/m2/day or more to be damaging to the Gorsllwyn Onllwyn SSSI.

Preparation of Management Plans We acknowledge that there are multiple plans recommended in the ES as techniques for collating the mitigation and enhancement measures for each different topic area. We advise that it will be beneficial to combine the various plans into two structured documents (CEMP and EMMP) to ensure the inter-dependencies of the different topic areas are realised and that there is no conflict at the reserved matters, construction and when the development becomes operational. From the information submitted we have identified the following plans recommended in the ES:

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• Outline Construction Environmental Management Plan (Outline CEMP) • Ecological Management and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) • Dust Management Plan (DMP)

For the development as submitted in this PAC we would also usually require a: • Landscape Strategy; • Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (LEMP); and • Ecological Protection Plan (EPP)

We therefore recommend that, where possible, two documents are produced, and sections of those documents include the relevant environmental requirements for applying conditions to the forthcoming Outline planning application. To this end we have provided the contents which we believe is required for a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and an Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) in Appendix A.

We would therefore seek to advise the LPA to ensure the submission of the above documents and for the LPA to secure their contents via appropriately worded planning conditions (Condition 1 and 2). This will help to ensure necessary management and monitoring measures are agreed prior to commencement of development or phase of development and implemented for the protection of the environment during construction.

Protected Species We have reviewed the information within the ES and associated species survey reports, specifically appendices 7E (Amphibians); 7I (Riparian mammals); 7J (Bat Roost); 7N (Bat Activity); 7L dormouse;

ES Section 7.18 assesses the potential effects of the project on biodiversity both during the construction and the operational phases, as well as direct and indirect effects. It recognises that protected species disturbance may result from construction activities and operation caused by habitat removal, noise, vibrations, lighting and collision.

Mitigation measures are proposed in ES Section 7.22 and 7.23 to address habitat loss/ severance and ensure compliance with UK and European legislation. All measures will be included within the CEMP and EMMP.

Based on the survey results and the mitigation measures proposed, we are satisfied that the development is unlikely to significantly affect European Protected Species (EPS). We consider all recommendations described in the ES to be appropriate, however, further information is required for measures to reduce the collision risk to bats and otters due to the operation of trains along the tracks which will continue into the evening and at night.

www.naturalresourceswales.gov.uk www.cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk Page 8 of 13 To mitigate for this impact, the tracks will be fenced off to prevent wildlife crossing and new culverts which are required for drainage, will also provide passage to bats and otters. There are currently no details about the design and location of these culverts and the ES clearly states that these will not be available until the detailed design stage. Whilst we would not expect to see design details of the culverts at Outline, we consider that the location and numbers of culverts and any other passages that may be required to allow wildlife to cross the track safely, are considered within the ES and included within the plans.

Requirement 3 – EPS: The submission of information regarding the installation of safe rail track crossing points for bats and otters to demonstrate the development is not detrimental to the maintenance of the population of any EPS species concerned at a favourable conservation status in its natural range.

We note Appendix E of the ES includes drainage plans. Drawings CG3050 P01, CG3051 P01, and CG3053 P01 include the location of some culverts. None of these appear to be crossing under the tracks. If ecological mitigation cannot be incorporated within the drainage plan, then revised information would be required to demonstrate that alternative measures will be put in place to satisfy EPS requirements. The locations of culverts/ underpasses must be chosen to reflect levels of species use in specific areas/ habitats within the development and the findings of otter and bat activity surveys.

We would therefore advise the LPA that additional information is required prior to determination.

Land contamination & water quality We have reviewed the information submitted within the ES Section 11. We understand that surface water drainage from the development will be discharged via a variety of methods into the local water course network and infiltration to natural ground will occur. We have no comments to make on site drainage.

It is recommended that the requirements of Planning Policy Wales and the Environment Agency Guiding Principles for Land Contamination (GPLC 1, 2, and 3), March 2010, should be followed.

These comments are based on our assumption that gross contamination is not present at this location. If, during development, gross contamination is found to be present at the site the developer and the LPA should re-consult NRW.

We consider the site to be of lower environmental sensitivity as confirmed by the desk study within Appendix 6A. Therefore, we do not consider it necessary to provide the LPA with advice at the planning application stage. We do however advise that the treatment and disposal of contaminated soils and groundwater is regulated by waste legislation and requires an environmental permit.

www.naturalresourceswales.gov.uk www.cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk Page 9 of 13 Excavated materials that are recovered via a treatment operation can be re-used on-site under the CL:AIRE Definition of Waste: Development Industry Code of Practice. This voluntary Code of Practice provides a framework for determining whether excavated material arising from site during remediation and/or land development works are waste.

Developers should ensure that all contaminated materials are adequately characterised both chemically and physically, and that the permitting status of any proposed on-site operations are clear. If in doubt, NRW should be contacted for advice at an early stage to avoid any delays.

Environmental Permits/Exemptions The development includes the installation of a ‘Decommissioning Shed’ used for contaminants and asbestos removal of old train carriages.

The operation of the shed may require an environmental permit or exemption under The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016. An environmental permit or exemption must be in place before any waste activity takes place on site. Advice regarding permits and exemptions can be found at the following link: http://naturalresources.wales/permits-and-permissions/check-for-a-permit-licence-or- exemption/?lang=en

Undertaking this proposed activity without the benefit of an Environmental Permit or exemption is an offence against Environmental Legislation and may result in enforcement action being taken against the operator.

Obtaining planning permission does not necessarily ensure you will be issued an environmental permit.

Other Matters Please note, if further information is prepared to support an application, it may be necessary for us to change our advice in line with the new information.

Our comments above only relate specifically to matters included on our checklist, Development Planning Advisory Service: Consultation Topics (September 2018), which is published on our website. We have not considered potential effects on other matters and do not rule out the potential for the proposed development to affect other interests.

In addition to planning permission, you are advised to ensure all other permits/consents/licences relevant to the development are secured. Please refer to our website for further details.

www.naturalresourceswales.gov.uk www.cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk Page 10 of 13 Further advice on the above matters could be provided prior to your planning application being submitted, however there would be a charge for this service. Additional details are available on our website.

Yn gywir / Yours sincerely

Cynghorydd - Cynllunio Datblygu / Advisor - Development Planning Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales

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Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP): No development or phase of development, including site clearance, shall commence until a site wide or phase Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The CEMP should include: • Construction methods: details of materials, how waste generated will be managed; • General Site Management: details of the construction programme including timetable, details of site clearance; details of site construction drainage, containments areas, appropriately sized buffer zones between storage areas (of spoil, oils, fuels, concrete mixing and washing areas) and any watercourse or surface drain. • Biodiversity Management: details of tree and hedgerow protection; Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) management plan; Details of Pre-commencement Surveys, including methodologies and timing; species and habitats protection (Identification of “biodiversity protection zones”); avoidance and mitigation measures to include location and timing of sensitive works to avoid harm to ecological features of importance and lighting plan. • Landscape: Details of the extent, distribution and type of new planting; details of building material; Details and timings of when the landscape scheme will be implemented including the phasing of any landscaping; measures to control light spill and the conservation of dark skies. • Control of Nuisances: details of restrictions to be applied during construction including timing, duration and frequency of works; details of measures to minimise noise and vibration from piling activities, for example acoustic barriers; details of dust control measures and monitoring; • Resource Management: details of fuel and chemical storage and containment; details of waste generation and its management; details of water consumption, wastewater and energy use • Pollution Prevention: demonstrate how relevant Guidelines for Pollution Prevention and best practice will be implemented, including details of emergency spill procedures and incident response plan. • Details of the persons and bodies responsible for activities associated with the CEMP and emergency contact details • Landscape/ecological clerk of works to ensure construction compliance with approved plans and environmental regulations.

www.naturalresourceswales.gov.uk www.cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk Page 12 of 13 Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan (EMMP): Prior to the operation of the development or phase of development an Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan (EMMP), detailing strategies for the management, maintenance and monitoring measures of the ecological, environmental and landscape features at the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The EMMP shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. The EMMP should include but not limited to: • Purpose and conservation objectives for the proposed works. • Detailed design(s) and/or working method(s) to achieve stated objectives; Maintenance schedule setting out annual operations, frequency and standard of workmanship during the vegetation establishment period. • Extent and location/area of proposed works on appropriate scale maps and plans. • Timetable for implementation demonstrating that works are aligned with the proposed phasing of development. • Persons responsible for implementing the works. • Details of initial aftercare and long-term maintenance. • Actions to be taken in event previously unidentified species/habitat features are found. • Details of measures to prevent or reduce incidental capture or killing. • Aims and objectives of monitoring to match the stated purpose. • Identification of adequate baseline conditions prior to the start of development. • Appropriate success criteria, thresholds, triggers and targets against which the effectiveness of the various conservation measures being monitored can be judged. • Methods for data gathering and analysis. • Location of monitoring. • Timing and duration of monitoring – appropriate to the species/habitat/feature concerned. • Details of contingency measures should any trees or plants die, be removed or become seriously damaged for the 25 ecological monitoring strategy. • Responsible persons and lines of communication • Review, and where appropriate, publication of results and outcomes • Ecological Compliance Audit, including key performance indicators

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Eich cyfeirnod Your reference Ein cyfeirnod Global Centre of Rail Our reference Excellence in Wales Dyddiad 13 October 2020 [email protected]. Date Llinell uniongyrchol 0300 0250566 Direct line Ebost cac:lwplanning @gov.wales Email:

Dear Sir/Madam

Statutory Pre-Application Railway Infrastructure And Rolling Stock Testing Facility: Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales, Nant Helen Open Cast Coal Site Powys & Onllwyn Distribution Centre Neath Port Talbot

Thank you for your email of 17 September inviting our comments on the above scheme.

We note that the earthworks required for the creation of the inner and outer test track have planning approval and include the construction of an embankment over part of scheduled Tramroad at Ystradgynlais (GM399). We also understand that a corresponding application for scheduled monument consent is currently being prepared.

We no objection to this pre-application consultation subject to the outcome of the application for scheduled monument consent.

Yours sincerely,

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MaeGwasanaeth Amgy1cttedd Hanesyddol Uywodraeth Cymru (Cadw)yn hyrwyddo gwaith cadwraelh ar gyfer amgy1cttedd hanesyddolCymru a gwerthfawrogiad ohono.

The WelshGovernment Historic Environment Service (Cactw) pro motes the conservation and appreciation of Wales's historicenvironment

Rydym yncroesawu gohebiaelhyn Gymraeg ac yn Saesneg. HUDDSOOOWR ME WNPOHL 4-Cadw We welcome correspondence in both English and Welsh. INVESTOR INPEOPLE

Annex A

Our role

Our statutory role in the planning process is to provide the local planning authority with an assessment concerned with the likely impact that the proposal will have on scheduled monuments, registered historic parks and gardens, registered historic landscapes where an Environmental Impact Assessment is required and development likely to have an impact on the outstanding universal value of a World Heritage Site. We do not provide an assessment of the likely impact of the development on listed buildings or conservation areas, as these are matters for the local authority.

It is for the local planning authority to weigh our assessment against all the other material considerations in determining whether to approve planning permission.

National Policy

Applications for planning permission are considered in light of the Welsh Government’s land use planning policy and guidance contained in Planning Policy Wales (PPW), Technical Advice Notes and related guidance.

PPW planning-policy-wales-edition-10.pdf explains that it is important that the planning system looks to protect, conserve and enhance the significance of historic assets. This will include consideration of the setting of an historic asset which might extend beyond its curtilage. Any change that impacts on an historic asset or its setting should be managed in a sensitive and sustainable way.

The conservation of archaeological remains and their settings is a material consideration in determining a planning application, whether those remains are a scheduled monument or not. Where nationally important archaeological remains are likely to be affected by proposed development, there should be a presumption in favour of their physical protection in situ. It will only be in exceptional circumstances that planning permission will be granted if development would result in a direct adverse impact on a scheduled monument (or an archaeological site shown to be of national importance)

Technical Advice Note 24: The Historic Environment elaborates by explaining that when considering development proposals that affect scheduled monuments or other nationally important archaeological remains, there should be a presumption in favour of their physical preservation in situ, i.e. a presumption against proposals which would involve significant alteration or cause damage, or would have a significant adverse impact causing harm within the setting of the remains.

Historic Parks and Gardens

PPW also explains that local authorities should value, protect, conserve and enhance the special interests of parks and gardens and their settings included on the register of historic parks and gardens in Wales and that the effect of a proposed development on a registered park or garden or its setting should be a material consideration in the determination of a planning application.

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Tel: +44 (0)800 917 2652 Ffôn: +44 (0)800 917 2652 Fax: +44 (0)2920 740472 Ffacs: +44 (0)2920 740472 E.mail: [email protected] E.bost: [email protected]

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CF10 4QP Date: 07/10/2020 Our Ref: PPA0005167

Dear

Grid Ref: 282456 211152 Site Address: Land at Nant Helen Open Cast Coal Site, Abercraf, Development: Schedule 1C Article 2D - Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales

We refer to the letter received and your formal request for a pre-application consultation response from Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, as a ‘Specialist Consultee’ as defined by Paragraph (y) of Schedule 4 of the Town & Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2016, before applying for planning permission. It is acknowledged that the consultation request relates to a major development site and thus seeks a substantive response within 28 days from the date of the notice, as per the requirements of Article 2E. This request includes our views on the capacity of our network of assets and infrastructure to accommodate your proposed development.

SEWERAGE AND SEWERAGE TREATMENT

The scheme is located within an unsewered area therefore we recommend the applicant seeks an alternative method of sewerage treatment.

WATER SUPLY

A water supply can be made utilising an existing connection at the national grid reference -284571, 210338.

Surface Water Drainage

With respect to surface water flows, as of 7th January 2019, this proposed development is subject to Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010. The development therefore requires approval of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) features, in accordance with the 'Statutory standards for

We welcome correspondence in Rydym yn croesawu gohebiaeth yn y Welsh and English Gymraeg neu yn Saesneg

Dŵr Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Dŵr Cymru Cyf, cwmni cyfyngedig wedi i gofrestru yng Wales no 2366777. Registered office: Pentwyn Road, Nghymru rhif 2366777. Swyddfa gofrestredig: Heol Pentwyn Welsh Water is owned by Glas Cymru – a not-for-profit company. Nelson, Treharris, Mid Glamorgan CF46 6LY Nelson, Treharris, Morgannwg Ganol CF46 6LY. Mae Dŵr Cymru yn eiddo i Glas Cymru – cwmni nid-er-elw . sustainable drainage systems – designing, constructing, operating and maintaining surface water drainage systems'. As highlighted in these standards, the developer is required to explore and fully exhaust all surface water drainage options in accordance with a hierarchy which states that discharge to a combined sewer shall only be made as a last resort.

Disposal should be made through the hierarchical approach, preferring infiltration and, where infiltration is not possible, disposal to a surface water drainage body in liaison with the Land Drainage Authority and/or Natural Resources Wales. It is therefore recommended that the developer consult with the Powys County Council, as the determining SuDS Approval Body (SAB), in relation to their proposals for SuDS features. Please note, DCWW is a statutory consultee to the SAB application process and will provide comments to any SuDS proposals by response to SAB consultation. In addition, please note that no highway or land drainage run-off will be permitted to discharge directly or indirectly into the public sewerage system.

I trust the above information is helpful and will assist you in forming water and drainage strategies that should accompany any future planning application.

Please note that our response is based on the information provided in your enquiry and should the information change we reserve the right to make a new representation. Should you have any queries or wish to discuss any aspect of our response please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated team of planning officers, either on 0800 917 2652 or via email at [email protected]

Please quote our reference number in all communications and correspondence.

Yours faithfully,

Planning Liaison Manager Developer Services

Please Note that demands upon the water and sewerage systems change continually; consequently the information given above should be regarded as reliable for a maximum period of 12 months from the date of this letter.

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consultation@grasshopp er-comms.co.uk

6 October 2020

Thank you for your lett er of 15t h September 2020 regarding the Pre-application consultation for a Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales.

We are pleased to have been invit ed to respond as a 'Special ist Cons ult ee'. Whilst we do not consider it appropr iat e to respond on the specific local planning matt ers associated with the development, we re-confi rm our support for the development of a Glob al Centre for Rai l Excellence in South Wales.

We welcome the fact that several key organisations are working together on this exciting proposal which we consider w ou ld have an important role in industry innovation, investment and growth for Wales, the wider United Kingdom and internationally.

The two components of the pr oposals appear entirely appropriate for such a facilit y and will support the aspir ation stated above. We at Transport for Wales can see that this facility will benefit our own ability to research, develop, innovate whilst develop ing knowledge and skills which will benefit improved delivery for our cust om ers.

Your s sincer ely,

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For the attention of

Dear Pre-application consultation for a Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales (17 September – 14 October 2020) Nant Helen surface mine and Onllwyn coal washery site at the head of the Dulais and Tawe Valleys

Thank you for consulting the Highway Authority (HA) on this Schedule 1 Article 2D, Planning Consultation, covering the creation of a proposed Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales, at the site of the Nant Helen Surface Mine and Onllwyn Coal Washery.

The following observations relate to highway network considerations within the administrative area of Powys County Council only.

Based on the information submitted to date the HA comments as follows

Transport Assessment (TA)

• PCC did not agree the scoping extents of the TA.

• The base line data is informed by traffic counts collected over a 24 hour period. Single day collection of data is not considered appropriate; data should be collected over a minimum 7-day neutral period.

• The projected distribution of both construction and operational traffic, via the A4067 south, to/from Ystradgynlais, is considered conservative.

• Phase 2 has been used to evaluate construction traffic as a worst-case scenario, however Phase 1 would appear to have a potentially greater impact as it includes 3093 misc. deliveries?

Northern access from A4221

• The TA (Fig 18) confirms that the existing northern access from the A4221 is to be retained as part of the development proposals. It is noted however, that no junction counts have been undertaken at this location.

• It is further noted that the projected distribution of traffic from the site, during both the construction and operational phases, do not consider/include any trips from this access.

• There is no indication within the TA to demonstrate what purpose this access will serve in respect of the future development.

Onllwyn Road Junction from the A4221

• This particular junction and link road are not included within the scope of the TA.

• There are no access counts from the main site entrance to determine the levels/distribution of traffic north along Onllwyn Road .

Active Travel (AT) Considerations

• The provision of a shared AT compliant pedestrian/cycling facility between the site and Ystradgynlais, linking with NCN 43, would be welcomed by the HA. The applicant is encouraged to provide additional information in this respect.

Additional comments

• The HA contends that this facility is likely to draw both organised and impromptu visitors/spectators to view the facility. This is not a closed facility, in so much as the site is traversed by the Class III, C0197 county highway known as Onllwyn Road, from which views across the site may well be available. It is therefore conceivable that Onllwyn Road may be used as an unauthorised viewing area, which could give rise increased levels of traffic and increased levels of indiscriminate on street parking, both of which would be to the detriment of highway safety. The HA therefore seeks clarity on the level of visitors/spectators the facility is likely to generate and the measures that will be implemented to accommodate them safely within the site. Measures may also be necessary to limit views across the site to prevent/deter on street parking alongside the adjacent highway network.

Summary

The HA is generally supportive of the redevelopment of this site. It is recognised that the main accesses serving the site, will be from the south and east which are within the Neath & Port Talbot boundary. As such, potential traffic related impacts are more likely to arise in that area. Notwithstanding this, a formal planning application will need to consider and fully address/mitigate the points raised above, within an appropriately revised Transport Assessment.

Yours sincerely

For Highways, Transport and Recycling

Yn agored a blaengar - Open and enterprising www.powys.gov.uk

Cysylltwch â ni yn Gymraeg neu yn Saesneg. Ni fydd cysylltu yn Gymraeg yn arwain at oedi. Contact us in Welsh or in English. Contacting in Welsh won’t lead to a delay.

Consultation Response Form

Your name:

Organisation (if applicable): Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

E-mail / telephone number:

Your address: The Quays, Brunel Way, Baglan Energy Parc, Briton Ferry, Neath, SA11 2GG.

Q1: How important are the economic and social benefits identified to the local area? Please rate them from 1 to 5 (with 1 being very important and 5 being not at all important):

1 2 3 4 5 Job creation (during construction and operation)  Boost to local services/supply chain  Local skills and training  Developing new industry to replace coal mining  Local investment  Tourism opportunities  Growth opportunities for Wales and the UK 

Are there any other benefits you would expect a project like this to generate?

Cross county authorities collaboratively working together, boost in the economy, employment and education.

Q2: Do you have any comments on the two main components of the Global Centre for Rail Excellence?

Component 1: Rail testing facility

None

Component 2: Research, development, education and training centre, associated storage and maintenance facilities

None

Q3: Do you have any comments about the construction phase of the Global Centre for Rail Excellence?

Observations provided in the PAC.

Q4: Do you have any comments about the future operation of the Global Centre for Rail Excellence?

Hopefully the success can continue to boost the economy and provide excellence in terms of transport and engineering.

Q5: Do you have any other comments about the Global Centre for Rail Excellence project?

Looking forward to working together to provide a successful scheme.

Question A: We are under a duty to consider the effects of our policy decisions on the Welsh language, under the requirements of the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011.

We would like to know your views on the effects that The Global Centre of Rail Excellence would have on the Welsh language, specifically on opportunities for people to use Welsh and on treating the Welsh language no less favourably than English.

What effects do you think there would be? How could positive effects be increased, or negative effects be mitigated?

No comment.

Question B: Please also explain how you believe the proposals could be formulated or changed so as to have positive effects or increased positive effects on opportunities for people to use the Welsh language and on treating the Welsh language no less favourably than the English language, and no adverse effects on opportunities for people to use the Welsh language and on treating the Welsh language no less favourably than the English language.

No comment

Question C: We have asked a number of specific questions. If you have any related issues which we have not specifically addressed, please use this space to report them:

Please enter here:

None.

Responses to consultations are likely to be made public, on the internet or in a report. If you would prefer your response to remain anonymous, please tick here:

Hannah Dineen

From: Sent: 30 September 2020 16:12 To: Consultation Subject: Global Centre of Rail Excellence - Nant Helen Opencast Site & Onllwyn Washery - Pre- Application Consultation

Dear Sir or Madam

Thank you for the pre‐application consultation on the GCRE application.

As noted in the ES Section 8 Cultural Heritage assessment the principal impact areas identified for the prior Nant Helen Complementary Restoration Earthworks scheme in Powys will have been mitigated before the GCRE construction starts resulting in no direct impacts left as constraints to the construction phase. This is accepted as the baseline view and we agree with the mitigation stated in 8.9 and the stated impact assessments in Table 8.11, which indicate no significant adverse impacts.

We agree that it is appropriate to comment further at the Reserved Matters stage of any consent given for the GCRE application so that we can address mitigation for any changes to the current design.

Overall then we are in agreement with the ES and application as presented.

Kind regards

Development Control Archaeologist / Swyddog Rheoli Datblygiad

Please note that our office is closed due to the coronavirus situation and I am working from home

Ymddiriedolaeth Archaeolegol Clwyd-Powys, Y Swyddfeydd, Coed y Dinas, Welshpool, SY21 8RP, Swyddfa Gofrestredig fel yr uchod. Rhif Cwmni 1212455, Rhif Elusen 508301, Sefydliad Cofrestredig CIfA.

Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust, The Offices, Coed y Dinas, Welshpool, SY21 8RP. Registered Office as above. Company No 1212455, Charity No 508301. Chartered Institute for Archaeologists Registered Organisation No 6. Please note that I do not work Fridays

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Company Address Wales and West Utilities Ltd, Wales and West House, Spooner Close, Celtic, Springs, Coedkernew, Newport, NP10 8FZ Our Ref: 19981472 Global Centre of Rail Excellence Pre Application Consultation

Tuesday, 22 September 2020

10 Llanthewy Road 10 Llanthewy Road Newport South Glamorgan NP20 4JR

Dear

Thank you for contacting us regarding Wales & West Utilities equipment at the above site.

According to our mains records Wales & West Utilities has no apparatus in the area of your enquiry. However Gas pipes owned by other GT's and also privately owned may be present in this area. Information with regard to such pipes should be obtained from the owners.

Safe digging practices, in accordance with HS(G)47, Avoiding Danger from underground services must be used to verify and establish the actual position of mains, pipes, services and other apparatus on site before any mechanical plant is used. It is your responsibility to ensure that this information is provided to all persons (either direct labour or contractors) working for you on or near gas apparatus. Safe working procedures should be defined and practiced.

If you require advice in connection with your proposals please contact the relevant number below.

Yours sincerely, WWU Dig Team

Gas Emergency Number: In an emergency call 0800 111 999, 24 hours a day.

Mapping Enquiries: If you have an enquiry relating to this letter or the attached map plan, please contact us using the following information: Telephone 02920 278912 Email [email protected]

General Enquiries: If you have a general enquiry, please call us on the following number All areas 0800 912 29 99

LinesearchbeforeUdig: If you have an enquiry relating to the use of the LinesearchbeforeUdig website please contact LinesearchbeforeUdig using the following information: Telephone 0845 437 7365 Email [email protected] Website www.linesearchbeforeudig.co.uk

1 | 1 Safety Document: http://www.wwutilities.co.uk/services/dial-before-you-dig/can-you-dig-it/

Appendix 21: Feedback on the Welsh language

POSITIVE EFFECTS • Bilingual signage and employing bilingual people could be positive. • Existing guidelines regarding the Welsh language in the workplace should be followed. • Comply with the Welsh Language Act. • All industries should promote the language. • Facilitate bilingual meetings & encourage incomers to learn the language. • The provision of highly paid, skilled, unionised jobs close to home, as per the Wales TUC "Better Jobs Closer to Home" would have a positive impact upon the Welsh language. • Bilingual signage and the freedom to use the Welsh language in the workplace with Welsh having equal status at all times. • Use a Sell2Wales procurement strategy to encourage a fair and equal opportunity to both Welsh and English speakers.

NEGATIVE EFFECTS • This project is sure to have a negative impact on the language. Lots of people in this area speak Welsh and the language is already affected by people moving into the area. • Most people involved with the project will not be Welsh speakers and therefore the opportunity to speak welsh in the villages will be reduced. • Skilled jobs bring people from outside the area who do not speak Welsh. Local Welsh speaking employees will feel they cannot speak the language in front of non-speakers for fear of disrespecting them. Employ Welsh speakers and enforce integration. • There is a large diversity in the workforce, many of whom will never speak Welsh. • No benefit to the language. • Site-design and signage could encourage the use of Welsh, however with employees coming from far and wide it is doubtful that Welsh will be much helped by this project. • This will be an English language site.

NO EFFECTS • No effect – the Welsh speakers who live here will continue to do so. • No significant impact on the language since it is not a particularly strong Welsh speaking area anyway & most local engineering companies use English.

SUGGESTIONS • Local labour o The local community should work with the facility during the development phase to ensure no negative effects on the language. o Look into the existing local workforce and ensure that local contractors are sourced through Sell2Wales. o Only fluent Welsh speakers should be employed. • Welsh culture/language awareness raising

o Teach people to speak the language instead of assuming the locals will do it on your behalf. o All employees should be given the opportunity to speak Welsh as their language of choice unless there are critical safety concerns. o Give the workforce Welsh language and history lessons to ensure correct pronunciation of place names and to encourage basic conversational skills. o It would be excellent to see the project subjected to high standards of bilingualism which would be in-keeping with the Welsh Government’s policy of creating a million speakers. o Ensure the local Welsh place names continue to be used and that any new place or location names are in the language. o Working with the local community, the LA and WG would increase “Welsh Voices” and would positively promote the language among employees and therefore have a very positive effect. o Put up illustrative boards depicting welsh transport history.

OTHER COMMENTS: • Consideration should also be given to of other equalities issues human resources, disability, equal opportunities and gender.