Documents and Web Links


Documents (open or download)
Charter for a Just Transition to Net Zero This charter calls for the fair and democratic consideration of proposed renewable energy developments in Wales. Written by an alliance of community and environmental groups, CPRW, Re-Think and a number of others.
(PDF, English & Cymraeg)
Pumsaint-Future-of-Carmarthenshire-Presentation.pdf The Future of Our Countryside - presentation from the CRAiG Pumsaint meeting 13th September 2025 (English).
The 2nd Industrial Revolution Energy infrastructure report from East Anglia Pylons A Group (PDF)
Bute Energy and Associated Companies(May2023) Some background information about the history and relationships of the Bute Energy group of companies (PDF)
Bute company tree revised.jpg Bute Energy companies family tree diagram (jpeg image)
ATP Cable Plough statement Statement by Jason Thomas of ATP, the Carmarthenshire company providing a cable ploughing service, responding to a request from the Senedd's Climate Change Environment and Infrastructure Committee. Gives a detailed explanation of the capabilities and scope of the cable ploughing method.
Ecological Overshoot and Human Behaviour Academic paper published by the Merz Institute examining the real causes behind the environmental crisis and climate change.
   
Links to external websites (open in new tab)
Developments of National Significance Engaging with the process Apr 2024
https://planningcasework.service.gov.wales/ Welsh Government PEDW planning casework search page for DNS applications. Enter the DNS reference or official title to find all the information relating to an application (example CAS-02379-G1Z1J0 for the Towy-Usk project).
https://planningcasework.service.gov.wales/dnsapplications Welsh Government PEDW planning casework - list of ALL applications.
Construction best practice for overhead line installation, National Grid Best practice guide for overhead electricity line installation from the National Grid. Basic principles would apply to any construction of pylon lines.
Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act about improving the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of Wales.
Future Wales the National Plan 2040 (PDF) See Policy 17 & 18 (pages 94 to 99)
Map of pre-assessed areas for wind energy Map of pre-assessed areas for wind energy on the Caru Teifi website. Pre-assessed area data from DataMapWales, as designated by the Welsh Government.
Pylon Impact Property Value Calculator Pylon impact property value calculator tool on the Our Tywi Valley website. Check the devaluation of your house depending on distance from the pylon line.
CPRW Manifesto 2026 CPRW's Protecting Wales’ Countryside 8-point manifesto, issued prior to the 2026 Senedd elections (PDF)
Cambrian Mountains and Climate Change A climate change and renewable energy policy statement from the Cambrian Mountains Society
Renewable Energy Options Examination of renewable energy options from Our Tywi Valley, describing the pros and cons of all the main choices.