Brechfa Forest East - the proposal
Brechfa Forest East Wind Farm is centred on Banc Llywelau, south of Rhydcymerau. Our studies suggest that this site could accommodate 12 turbines within an area of 270 hectares.
The current layout could accommodate an installed capacity of between 24 and 36 MW. The average annual generation expected at the site would be equivalent to the approximate domestic needs of up to 15,700 average UK households1.
We have submitted a planning application (application reference number E/24195) to Carmarthenshire County Council for Brechfa Forest East Wind Farm, according to The Town and Country Planning (England and Wales) Act 1990. Information about the application can be found at:
The consenting process
The Brechfa Forest East Wind Farm planning application will contain similar detail as that for a larger project, such as the Brechfa Forest West Wind Farm, including an Environmental Impact Assessment. Carmarthenshire County Council has been responsible for advertising the application, liaising with consultees and, as with any planning application, the public will have had the opportunity to comment. Carmarthenshire County Council will then make a decision about theapplication.
Public consultation
Getting involved in the communities in which we operate is an important part of our development process, as it allows us to build positive relationships and understand local sensitivities. Our communications are always bilingual, two-way, timely, open and honest. Throughout the development of our proposals in the Brechfa Forest, we aim to keep you up to date with progress, and enable regular two-way dialogue.
We aim to do this in a number of ways including through updates to this website; by providing information in the local media and newspapers; and through ongoing dialogue with a range of stakeholders and community representatives
Footnote: Equivalent homes supplied is based on an annual electricity consumption per home of 4700 kWh. This figure is supported by recent domestic electricity consumption data available from The Digest of UK Energy Statistics and household estimates and projections from the UK Statistics Authority.
