I've started, here's what I've submitted for KS0001 from Save Clyne Valley Action Group

[Carrie Thomas]

I've just done the first 'good' site, KS0001, below is what I wrote. I won't keep you posted on all my entries, I wanted to give you a flavour of what I'm doing. You'll be able to see the rest, SK0031, SK0026, MY0008 and the good dunvant one whatever its number is (!) after I get time to write them and the LDP team release them to the site.

 

and when i was online i had a peek at the KS0001 comments....1025 now online...that's over 10 in just the last week.

I enjoy reading what others have written. there's an 'interesting' one from a chap called Derwen Hynafol there.

 

Here's the KS0002 support and comments entry

 

Save Clyne Valley (Carrie Thomas),

Representation ID: 13130
Document: Candidate Sites Register
Section: KS0002 - Land near Dunvant Rugby Club
Support/Object: Support

Save Clyne Valley Action Group is pleased to encourage the aims of KS0002.
For full details of why this area is invaluable, visit
www.saveclynevalley.co.uk
In support we offer ALL the positive reasons listed in the above website.
Here are a few tasters.
-There are breeding otters in the adjacent stream (Clyne River) using this
area year-round for foraging. Not only a Welsh NERC Section 42 mammal, the
otter has protection through Schedule 5 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act.
Otters do not appear to breed CONSISTANTLY anywhere else in the Swansea
area, except here. The local otter population also use the Valley as a
corridor for access, allowing movement towards North Gower. We MUST NOT
affect their breeding by destroying their foraging areas in ANY part of the
Valley.
-We have a legal duty to sustainable development, to protecting our
environment. A Living Wales (our new Natural Living Framework) develops the
way forward where we stop focusing on small sites, instead species
protection would need to develop to look at the wider habitat (eg Clyne
Valley Country Park, the whole of Clyne Valley and the corridors to the
wider areas such as Gower.
-This is part of our natural capital, our communal wealth. Our most basic
needs are for water, food and air. The changing climate, global economy and
population growth cast doubt on countries being able to provide these basic
needs in the future. Natural plant ecosystems are invaluable in meeting our
basic  needs; in playing a role in mitigating global warming, and
regulating air and soil quality. The TEEB report (The Economics of
Ecosystems and Biodiversity) is beginning to put an economic value on
ecosystems.
-Plants, especially trees, are invaluable: producing oxygen, acting as a
carbon sink (mopping up carbon dioxide), providing water storage, slowing
water run-off, & absorbing pollutants. WE, as people ‘feel’ the
importance of trees, ECOLOGISTS research to understand more about the
living systems, ECONOMISTS  are valuing their economic contribution of
habitats, and the UN is reflecting those benefits in their mandates.
-The UDP says: ‘The valley area of the Clyne River is a well established
woodland landscape feature cutting into the urban area, and forming a
logical and strong containment for a large portion of West Swansea.’ Of
Clyne Valley Green Wedge: ‘It provides an important setting for the urban
area and safeguards valuable countryside from encroachment.’
In addition, much of KS0002 is designated SSSI (Site of Special Scientific
Interest), the habitats here are fascinating yet somewhat fragile. The
luscious wetlands and areas of flooding (from the River Clyne in spate)
supports an extensive biodiversity.

SUMMARY

Save Clyne Valley Action Group is pleased to encourage the aims of KS0002.
For full details of why this area is invaluable, visit
www.saveclynevalley.co.uk
-There are breeding otters. 
-A Living Wales: stop focusing on small sites, instead species protection
at the wider habitat level.
-This is part of our natural capital, our communal wealth. Natural plant
ecosystems are invaluable in playing a role in mitigating global warming,
and regulating air and soil quality. The TEEB report (The Economics of
Ecosystems and Biodiversity) puts an economic value on ecosystems.
-The UDP supports Clyne Valley Green Wedge
-Includes SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest).

Best Wishes,
- Carrie Thomas -
Touchwood, 4 Clyne Valley Cottages, Killay, Swansea, SA2 7DU  South Wales, UK. Tel 01792 522443
 www.touchwoodspirit.com : spiritual & self-development sessions or workshops;
Healing including Bowen Technique, Theta DNA, and Byron Katie's 'Loving What Is' ('The Work'):
And for gardening, seeds and plants: www.touchwoodplants.co.uk

[Liz Thomas]

 

 

This looks just right. I'm trying to use a mix of planning-speak and real-life facts/observations, so this is very useful.  Cheers, Nesta 

 

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From: Carrie Thomas <Carrie...@ntlworld.com>
To: save-cly...@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thursday, 29 September, 2011 13:19:26
Subject: I've started, here's what I've submitted for KS0001 from Save Clyne Valley Action Group

[Liz Thomas]

 

 

Looks good, plenty of ideas. Just completed and entered SK0026, next comes KS001, then MY008 and the others. Downloading the text was easier than expected. Do we get a badge and a certificate for surviving this ordeal ?

 

Cheers, Nesta

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From: Carrie Thomas <Carrie...@ntlworld.com>
To: save-cly...@googlegroups.com
Sent: Thursday, 29 September, 2011 13:19:26

Subject: I've started, here's what I've submitted for KS0001 from Save Clyne Valley Action Group

[Liz Thomas]

 

 

Attached, with any luck, is the file that we submitted with comments ref. SK0026. The planners like numbered points apparently. Similar comments, as far as poss, ref. KS001 this morning. Then the Bible College and the rest. 

 

This computer hasn't got Word on it, only Works, so hope it opens up. Reminds me of how I always did my school homework projects - late !

 

Cheers, Nesta

[Liz Thomas]

 

 

Nope - it doesn't seem to open up. So it's pasted below. Cheers Nesta ......

 

 

SK0026

Object

A. We object to Residential Development at this location, which is unsuitable because

:

1. Site SK0026 is a greenfield site, within Clyne Valley Country Park. without defensible boundaries, within the Green Wedge and Historic Parks and Gardens (Essential Setting) designated areas.

2. It would be contrary to the Wales Spatial Plan (2008 update) and Planning Policy Wales(Edition 4 February 2011), which include policies to:

minimise urban sprawl;

avoid development on greenfield sites;

locate developments to minimise demand for travel;

protect air quality and groundwater;

conserve historical, environmental and cultural heritage;

manage and protect landscape features (such as wildlife corridors, flora/fauna, open green spaces) from development.

3. Problems already encountered in the area include:

a. Traffic congestion/Air Quality:

Regular twice-daily commuter hold-ups at junctions of Sketty Green/Sketty Park Rd; Sketty Park Rd./DelaBeche Rd; Vivian Rd.; Sketty Green/Mumbles Road; Derwen Fawr Rd/Mumbles Rd. corridor which is at or near capacity at peak periods. Congestion is worse during the holiday season. This problem would be exacerbated by more residential development. Air quality would also be adversely affected, when there may already be an issue with this in Sketty area.

b. Waste management/water quality/contaminated land

Leaking sewage from adjacent residential areas into the Country Park; rubbish resurfacing on top of the former landfill site and open green space.

c. Reclaimed former landfill site:

The SK0026 site includes part of the reclaimed old landfill site located within Clyne Valley, and serves as an example of how the mistakes of the past can leave a problematic legacy. Contaminated water pours out from the landfill into Clyne River, which floods in wet weather, with evidence of raw sewage contamination.

d. Old mine workings:

Archival map evidence of old mine workings and mine entrance workings adjacent Ynys Newydd Rd./Civic Amenity Site.

e. Flooding:

Following wet weather, parts of the SK2006 site become waterlogged with pools of standing water collecting on the green open spaces.

B. We support the proposals for

Parkland/Leisure

1. The Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006, places a duty on the Council to have regard to the purpose of conserving biodiversity when exercising its functions. Similarly, The Countryside and Rights of Way(CROW) Act, 2000 places a duty on the Council to have regard to the conservation of biodiversity. (

SA/SEA Scoping Report Issues Paper: Biodiversity).

2. The Valley contains examples of most of the wildlife and habitat groups: woodland, ancient woodland, grassland, freshwater, wetland and associated wildlife, including several protected species. Experts have confirmed the presence of protected species in the area, full details are available when required.

3. There is considerable evidence of the diverse historical land-use of the area, both agricultural and industrial. Archival maps show evidence of farming and mining activities in Ynys Newydd Rd. area. The meadow rear Royal Oak Road is shown as part of the ancient Clyne Castle estate and is within the Swansea UDP Historic Parks and Gardens (Essential Settings) designated area.

4. The SK0026 site is within Clyne Valley Country Park, a unique educational resource within the heart of Swansea, and located within easy walking distance of several school catchment areas.

Given that there are several schools in the area, Clyne Country Park provides a wonderful learning experience. Schools have funding issues, and Clyne can be accessed without transport costs. The National Curriculum and the Foundation phase puts significant emphasis on the use of local habitats to enrich the learning experience. The area would lend itself to many curriculum areas and ages. The stages (age ranges) would be Foundation, Key stage 1,2,3,4. The Curriculum areas would be Science, History, Geography and in the wider sense English, Mathematics, Art and Design, Physical Education.

　

 

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From: Liz Thomas <lizmari...@btinternet.com>
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Sent: Friday, 30 September, 2011 8:00:12
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