August 2009




What is this about ?

As part of its local development plan Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council invited suggestion sites for housing , tourism and recreation. Those put forward in the Cimla area and directly adjacent to the Gnoll Country Park could spell the end for much of the woodland, greenery, and start a massive construction program for years to come.

The land affected by a number of proposed plots, indicated on the image below (click image to enlarge) , covers a vast area of open space that not only bounds the Gnoll Country Park, but contributes to the views and sense of open space, not to mention the wildlife and habitats.

The following montage shows how the landscape of Neath (viewed from Longford) would be forever changed, based on development being permited on the land indicated in the aerial photo above.

http://neath-porttalbot.limehouse.co.uk/portal/env/planning/cs1/csn

• Behind Woodview: N63
  
• Off Greenwood Drive: N44
  
• At Glannant Farm: N69 & N70
  
• Brynau Farm: N66 .

What can I do about this ?

Although this is the preliminary stage of this process is is important to make your voice heard and raise your objection now.

You can comment either by visiting the Borough's website portal (above), or by sending a letter of objection directly to the the LDP team (see below).

Every letter counts, so please remember to check with neighbours and friends to make sure they are aware of the proposals and give them the opportunity to comment.

Download and send an OPPOSITION LETTER

You can download a pre-written letter of oppostion to the propsed sites below.

Please note that the deadline for receipt of opposition for this stage of the consultation is 31st August 2009.

Opposition Letter in MS Word Format (editable)

Opposition Letter in PDF Format

This letter needs to be sent to the following address;

Planning Policy Team (LDP Team),
Planning Policy,
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council,
The Quays, Brunel Way,
Baglan Energy Park,
Neath,
SA11 2GG.

You may also contact the LDP team here:
Email: ldp@npt.gov.uk
Telephone: 01639 686821

PUBLIC MEETING

A PUBLIC MEETING was held on August 21st 2009 at 7.00pm, at Cimla Communitry Centre on the Afan Valley Road, where a significant attentendace of local residents agreed to form an action group to formalise opposition against these plans, and other sites within the Cimla area.


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Tidy Wales Week - 02.07.2008

Tidy  Wales week is usually a busy event in the Gnoll Action Groups'  calendar,  but this year the community action group were out in force with the help of individuals from both the young offenders and the two packs of local Scouts.

On Wednesday 25th, the group organised a major clean up  around the old maze,  adjacent to the Gnoll country park's s fourth pond, with the help of the Briton Ferry (6th Neath) and Cwmgrach (13th Cwmgrach) scouts. Briton Ferry's scout leaders Rhian Phillips and Bethan Davies  teamed with Cwmgrach's Richard Barratt and Steve Craven to bring together a team of over 30 enthusiastic  helpers. A  fast paced litter pick was enjoyed by all, collecting in excess of 20 refuse sacks.



On the  26th, Gnoll Action Group members, with the assistance of two young offenders and Alan Powis, fly tipping officer for the borough, got stuck into the task of path clearing  adjacent to the steam at the towns memorial gates. Revealing long forgotten paving from below the surface, this effort mirrors work carried out by the group on the opposite bank earlier this year.

The group have recently launched  a new website www.gnollactiongroup.org that lists up and coming events  for anyone who is interested in getting involved.

Note to Press/Journalists:
High resolution images are available by contacting press@gnollactiongroup.org