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A planning inquiry into proposals for a wind farm at Hirwaun begins next week.
It will be held at Hirwaun Village Hall on October 14 and will be conducted by an inspector appointed by the Welsh Assembly.
The inquiry will look into the appeal by Pennant Walters Hirwaun Ltd against the failure of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council to determine within the statutory eight-week period an application for planning permission for 12 wind turbines and ancillary infrastructure on the mountainside south of the A465.
In April councillors rejected the wind farm plan following a recommendation from planning officers that it be refused. But, because the council failed to determine the planning application within the required time, developer Pennant Walters has appealed to the Welsh Assembly for a decision.
At the inquiry, arguments for and against the wind farm will be heard.
The local authority will also be able to argue its case for refusal.
If agreed, the... [continue via Web link]
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