P-05-984 Stop discriminatory remote consultations for incinerator applications during the Covid-19 Pandemic
P-05-984 Stop discriminatory remote consultations for incinerator applications during the Covid-19 Pandemic
P-05-984 Stop
discriminatory remote consultations for incinerator applications during the
Covid-19 Pandemic
This
petition was submitted by Councillor Amanda Jenner having collected a total of
392 signatures.
Text of Petition:
It has been announced that
due to COVID-19, an applicant for a large incinerator intends to hold a
"remote" planning consultation. Under Developments of National
Significance legislation, this is allowed. Due to Covid-19, the County
Councillor & Community Council won't be able to hold public or face-to-face
meetings with residents. This is a very technical & emotive application. It
is unfair/discriminatory on the elderly, disabled & those who are shielding
to remotely consult during this period.
Additional Information:
Some elderly residents may
not use nor have access to the internet. Some may not feel comfortable taking
part in this consultation over the telephone. Incinerator applications are very
technical so both the County Councillor & Community Council had intended to
hold public meetings to ensure all residents could access, understand &
take part in the consultation. The incinerator applicant had also previously
indicated that they'd hold a public meeting and ‘drop-in’ events. This will not
be allowed due to Covid-19.
Furthermore, this matter
has been in the pipe-line for a number of years. It would not be unreasonable
for the Welsh Government Planning Inspectorate to delay this consultation until
public and face-to-face meetings are allowed and safe again. This would be in
the public interest. It would ensure that elderly residents and those with
disabilities or who may be shielding, will have fair access to feed into this
consultation should they wish to.
Status
This petition was considered completed by the Petitions Committee at its meeting on 03/11/2020.
The Committee considered an update on the petition and in the light of the latest correspondence received, the Committee concluded that there is little further progress which could be made at this time. The Committee agreed to close the petition and thank the petitioner.
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committee and related documents can be seen on the Meetings tab above.
It was first considered by the Petitions Committee on 17/07/2020.
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Business type: Petition
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: Complete
First published: 13/07/2020