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English: Thank you. I'm not aware that the Minister is looking at anything. I would suggest that you write to her. But I think the point you raise is really important. If you look at the local development plan process, for instance, it's very transparent, and it needs to have that community involvement. I would think that the Minister would be very keen to increase community involvement. Going back to your first question about the nature emergency, the last thing we would want to see is the destruction of an area such as the one you describe.
Welsh: Diolch. Nid wyf yn ymwybodol fod y Gweinidog yn edrych ar unrhyw beth. Byddwn yn awgrymu eich bod yn ysgrifennu ati. Ond credaf fod y pwynt a godwch yn bwysig iawn. Os edrychwch ar broses y cynlluniau datblygu lleol, er enghraifft, mae'n dryloyw iawn, ac mae angen iddi gael yr ymwneud cymunedol hwnnw. Byddwn yn disgwyl y byddai'r Gweinidog yn awyddus iawn i gynyddu cyfranogiad y gymuned. I ddychwelyd at eich cwestiwn cyntaf ynglŷn â'r argyfwng natur, y peth olaf y byddem yn dymuno'i weld yw ardal fel yr un a ddisgrifiwch yn cael ei dinistrio.
English: Question 3 [OQ58406] has been withdrawn.
Welsh: Mae cwestiwn 3 [OQ58406] wedi'i dynnu nôl.
English: Engagement and consultation are central to the planning process, and opportunities for communities to express their views on energy schemes are integral to both the preparation of development plans and the determination of planning applications.
Welsh: Mae ymgysylltu ac ymgynghori'n hollbwysig i'r broses gynllunio, ac mae cyfleoedd i gymunedau fynegi eu barn ar gynlluniau ynni'n hanfodol i'r gwaith o baratoi cynlluniau datblygu a phenderfynu ar geisiadau cynllunio.
English: Planning guidance is also critical when it comes to engagement. Given the fact that 'Future Wales' has set out an ambition for significant additional windfarms to be built onshore across the country, there are many communities now that are concerned about the potential impacts upon them, and indeed many businesses that are concerned about the potential impacts upon them, too. One such area is the area in the north of my constituency between Betws-yn-Rhos and Moelfre and as far down as Llanfair Talhaearn, where there is a proposal that is being brought forward by a windfarm company for turbines of up to 250m tall, which could be in very close proximity to people's homes. Given that there's no clear guidance from the Welsh Government on acceptable levels of noise, distance of turbines from property and the size of onshore wind turbines, does the Welsh Government intend to review the guidance that is available to developers, for local communities to hold developers to account through the planning process that now might follow?
Welsh: Mae canllawiau cynllunio hefyd yn hollbwysig o ran ymgysylltu. O ystyried y ffaith bod 'Cymru'r Dyfodol' wedi gosod uchelgais ar gyfer adeiladu nifer sylweddol o ffermydd gwynt ychwanegol ar y tir ledled y wlad, mae llawer o gymunedau bellach yn pryderu am yr effeithiau posibl arnynt, ac yn wir, mae llawer o fusnesau'n pryderu am yr effeithiau posibl arnynt hwythau hefyd. Un ardal o'r fath yw'r ardal yng ngogledd fy etholaeth rhwng Betws-yn-Rhos a Moelfre ac mor bell i lawr â Llanfair Talhaearn, lle mae cynnig yn cael ei gyflwyno gan gwmni ffermydd gwynt ar gyfer tyrbinau hyd at 250m o uchder, a allai fod yn agos iawn at gartrefi pobl. O ystyried nad oes canllawiau clir gan Lywodraeth Cymru ar lefelau derbyniol o sŵn, pellter tyrbinau oddi wrth eiddo a maint tyrbinau gwynt ar y tir, a yw Llywodraeth Cymru yn bwriadu adolygu'r canllawiau sydd ar gael i ddatblygwyr, fel y gall cymunedau lleol ddwyn datblygwyr i gyfrif drwy'r broses gynllunio a allai ddilyn yn awr?
English: I understand there are often concerns when there are large infrastructure projects. I well remember the claims made when Gwynt y Môr was being developed by people in Llandudno claiming that visitors would stay away from the tourist destination, which has clearly proven to be unfounded. So, we should note there are people who are concerned. There are also people who are very supportive of renewable energy, not least now in the energy crisis we face, where wind is the easiest to deploy and the cheapest to commission. So, we certainly shouldn't turn our face against wind. As you rightly say, we have set out pre-assessed areas for wind energy that establishes a presumption in favour of large-scale wind development. That doesn't, however, give a blank cheque to developers to put what they like there; they have to pass a series of checks that are set out in policy 18 of 'Future Wales', which includes noise. So, there are detailed criteria listed under that where they have to pass the test. Our officials will be making sure that the proposals are subject to acute examination, but there's no getting away from the fact that we do need to see far more wind deployed quickly if we are to meet both our need for energy security, but also for carbon neutrality.
Welsh: Deallaf fod pryderon yn aml yn codi pan fydd gennych brosiectau seilwaith mawr. Cofiaf yr honiadau a wnaed pan oedd Gwynt y Môr yn cael ei ddatblygu, gan bobl yn Llandudno a oedd yn honni y byddai ymwelwyr yn cadw draw o'r cyrchfan i dwristiaid, rhywbeth sy'n amlwg wedi cael ei wrthbrofi. Felly, dylem nodi bod rhai pobl yn bryderus. Mae pobl hefyd sy'n gefnogol iawn i ynni adnewyddadwy, yn enwedig yn ystod yr argyfwng ynni sy'n ein hwynebu, gan mai ynni gwynt yw'r hawsaf i'w roi ar waith a'r rhataf i'w gomisiynu. Felly, yn sicr, ni ddylem droi cefn ar ynni gwynt. Fel y dywedwch, yn gwbl gywir, rydym wedi nodi ardaloedd a aseswyd ymlaen llaw ar gyfer ynni gwynt sy'n sefydlu rhagdybiaeth o blaid datblygiad ynni gwynt ar raddfa fawr. Nid yw hynny, fodd bynnag, yn rhoi rhwydd hynt i ddatblygwyr adeiladu yno fel y mynnont; mae'n rhaid iddynt basio cyfres o wiriadau a nodir ym mholisi 18 yn 'Cymru'r Dyfodol', sy'n cynnwys sŵn. Felly, mae meini prawf manwl wedi'u rhestru yno lle mae'n rhaid iddynt basio'r prawf. Bydd ein swyddogion yn sicrhau bod y cynigion cael eu harchwilio'n fanwl, ond nid oes dianc rhag y ffaith bod angen inni weld llawer mwy o ynni gwynt yn cael ei roi ar waith yn gyflym os ydym am ddiwallu ein hangen i ddiogelu ffynonellau ynni, ond hefyd ein hangen i ddod yn garbon niwtral.
English: Huw Irranca-Davies is not here to ask question 5 [OQ58376]. Question 6, Peter Fox.
Welsh: Dyw Huw Irranca-Davies ddim yma i ofyn cwestiwn 5 [OQ58376], felly cwestiwn 6, Peter Fox.
English: Thank you. Our natural resources are under pressure from climate change, extreme weather and population growth. A more integrated and sustainable approach to the way we manage our water resources will enable us to maximise economic and social benefits in an equitable way, whilst protecting vital ecosystems and the environment.
Welsh: Diolch. Mae ein hadnoddau naturiol dan bwysau o ganlyniad i newid hinsawdd, tywydd eithafol a thwf y boblogaeth. Bydd ymagwedd fwy integredig a chynaliadwy tuag at y ffordd yr ydym yn rheoli ein hadnoddau dŵr yn ein galluogi i wneud y mwyaf o fuddion economaidd a chymdeithasol mewn ffordd deg, gan ddiogelu ecosystemau hanfodol a'r amgylchedd ar yr un pryd.
English: Thank you, Minister. All of us in this Chamber know that this summer has been exceptionally hot and dry for a long period of time; indeed, March to August this year is likely to be the third-driest six-month period since records began in 1865. Despite a recent increase in rainfall, Natural Resources Wales confirmed earlier this month that all parts of Wales have moved to drought status. Obviously, this is of concern for people across the country who will need a reliable water supply for basic everyday activity. The lack of rainfall has placed even more pressure on the agricultural sector at an already difficult time, potentially increasing the cost of food further. Minister, how is the Welsh Government working with partners such as the UK Government, Welsh Water and NRW to secure better water supplies in Wales, and what considerations are you giving to accessing additional water supplies? I'll give you an example in my own constituency, where the water being pumped out from the Severn tunnel - the great spring, some 11 million gallons a day - is pouring into the Severn estuary. Some of that water is already used by a local brewery, some used to be used by the old paper mill, but there are 11 million gallons a day, and that could be perfect water that could be funneled and tunneled into local reservoirs, or whatever. It's just an example of how we could do more in this changing time we have.
Welsh: Diolch, Weinidog. Gŵyr pob un ohonom yn y Siambr hon fod yr haf hwn wedi bod yn eithriadol o boeth a sych am gyfnod hir o amser; yn wir, mae'n debygol mai mis Mawrth i fis Awst eleni fydd y cyfnod o chwe mis sychaf ond dau ers i gofnodion ddechrau ym 1865. Er gwaethaf cynnydd diweddar mewn glawiad, cadarnhaodd Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru yn gynharach y mis hwn fod pob rhan o Gymru wedi newid i statws sychder. Yn amlwg, mae hyn yn peri pryder i bobl ledled y wlad y bydd angen cyflenwad dŵr dibynadwy arnynt ar gyfer gweithgarwch sylfaenol o ddydd i ddydd. Mae'r diffyg glawiad wedi rhoi mwy fyth o bwysau ar y sector amaethyddol ar adeg sydd eisoes yn anodd, gan gynyddu costau bwyd ymhellach o bosibl. Weinidog, sut y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn gweithio gyda phartneriaid fel Llywodraeth y DU, Dŵr Cymru a CNC i sicrhau gwell cyflenwadau dŵr yng Nghymru, a pha ystyriaethau a roddir gennych i gyrchu cyflenwadau dŵr ychwanegol? Rhoddaf enghraifft i chi yn fy etholaeth i, lle mae'r dŵr sy'n cael ei bwmpio allan o dwnnel Hafren - y ffynnon anferth, oddeutu 11 miliwn o alwyni y dydd - yn cael ei arllwys i aber afon Hafren. Mae rhywfaint o'r dŵr hwnnw eisoes yn cael ei ddefnyddio gan fragdy lleol, roedd rhywfaint yn arfer cael ei ddefnyddio gan yr hen felin bapur, ond mae yna 11 miliwn o alwyni y dydd, a gallai hwnnw fod yn ddŵr perffaith y gellid ei gyfeirio a'i dwnelu i mewn i gronfeydd dŵr lleol, neu beth bynnag. Mae'n enghraifft o sut y gallem wneud mwy yn yr oes hon o newid mawr.
English: Thank you. Since November 2021, we have announced £380 million of funding to help Welsh households manage the cost-of-living crisis. On 1 December this year, the law will change to provide better protection and clearer rights for tenants in Wales.
Welsh: Diolch. Ers mis Tachwedd 2021, rydym wedi cyhoeddi £380 miliwn o gyllid i helpu aelwydydd Cymru i reoli'r argyfwng costau byw. Ar 1 Rhagfyr eleni, bydd y gyfraith yn newid er mwyn darparu mwy o ddiogelwch a hawliau cliriach i denantiaid yng Nghymru.
English: Okay, thank you. Earlier this month, the Scottish Government committed that they would be freezing rents and suspending evictions to help tenants through the cost-of-living crisis. This year, Wales has seen the highest increase in the cost of renting outside London, with rents up to an eye-watering 13.9 per cent increase, on average. This comes alongside rising fuel, energy and food prices, which are hitting people across Wales in the pocket. Does the Minister agree with me that Welsh Government could act as soon as possible to ensure that tenants are not pushed further, through evictions and rent increases? I understand that social housing rent is set on an annual basis, and if something could be done at least until the end of March next year to help them through winter, it would be really appreciated, just as the Scottish Government are doing.
Welsh: Iawn, diolch. Yn gynharach yn y mis, ymrwymodd Llywodraeth yr Alban i rewi rhenti ac atal troi allan i helpu tenantiaid drwy'r argyfwng costau byw. Eleni, yng Nghymru y gwelwyd y cynnydd uchaf yng nghost rhentu y tu allan i Lundain, gyda chynnydd syfrdanol o hyd at 13.9 y cant ar gyfartaledd mewn rhenti. Daw hyn ochr yn ochr â chynnydd ym mhrisiau tanwydd, ynni a bwyd, sy'n taro pobl ledled Cymru. A yw'r Gweinidog yn cytuno â mi y gallai Llywodraeth Cymru weithredu cyn gynted â phosibl i sicrhau nad effeithir ymhellach ar denantiaid drwy droi allan a chodi rhenti? Rwy'n deall bod rhent tai cymdeithasol yn cael ei osod yn flynyddol, a byddai'n dda pe bai modd gwneud rhywbeth o leiaf tan ddiwedd mis Mawrth y flwyddyn nesaf i'w helpu drwy'r gaeaf, yn union fel y mae Llywodraeth yr Alban yn ei wneud.
English: Thank you. I am aware that the Minister completely understands the calls for urgent action on rent control. But I think it's absolutely vital that any steps that the Welsh Government takes to address the issues don't lead to a reduction in the private rented sector or a potential rise in homelessness. I think unintended consequences must be obviously avoided. The Minister has asked for some research to be undertaken, because I think you need that stronger evidence base before you bring in any new legislation. So, that research has been commissioned to make sure that she has that robust evidence base, so that she can understand fully the potential impact of any measures that the Welsh Government should take. Welsh Government's also committed to publishing a White Paper on new approaches to affordable rents for local people on local incomes, and a right to adequate housing, and obviously that forms part of the agreement with Plaid Cymru in relation to the co-operation agreement. I mentioned in December that the legislation would come into force and the minimum notice period for no-fault evictions for new tenants will be increased to six months, and the Welsh Government's currently consulting on extending the minimum notice period to existing tenants. That again would increase the security of tenure.
Welsh: Diolch. Rwy'n ymwybodol fod y Gweinidog yn deall y galwadau am weithredu brys ar reoli rhenti. Ond rwy'n credu ei bod yn gwbl hanfodol nad yw unrhyw gamau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn eu cymryd i fynd i'r afael â'r problemau'n arwain at leihau'r sector rhentu preifat na chynnydd posibl mewn digartrefedd. Yn amlwg, rwy'n credu bod rhaid osgoi canlyniadau anfwriadol. Mae'r Gweinidog wedi gofyn am gyflawni gwaith ymchwil, oherwydd rwy'n credu eich bod angen y sylfaen dystiolaeth gryfach honno cyn i chi gyflwyno unrhyw ddeddfwriaeth newydd. Felly, comisiynwyd yr ymchwil honno i sicrhau bod ganddi sylfaen dystiolaeth gadarn, er mwyn iddi allu deall yn llawn beth yw effaith bosibl unrhyw fesurau y dylai Llywodraeth Cymru eu cymryd. Mae Llywodraeth Cymru hefyd wedi ymrwymo i gyhoeddi Papur Gwyn ar ddulliau newydd o osod rhenti fforddiadwy i bobl leol ar incwm lleol, a hawl i dai digonol, ac yn amlwg mae hynny'n rhan o'r cytundeb gyda Phlaid Cymru mewn perthynas â'r cytundeb cydweithio. Soniais ym mis Rhagfyr y byddai'r ddeddfwriaeth yn dod i rym a bydd y cyfnod rhybudd gofynnol ar gyfer troi allan heb fai ar gyfer tenantiaid newydd yn cael ei gynyddu i chwe mis, ac mae Llywodraeth Cymru wrthi'n ymgynghori ar ymestyn y cyfnod rhybudd gofynnol i denantiaid presennol. Byddai hynny eto yn gwella diogelwch deiliadaeth.
English: Minister, while the idea of rent controls and suspending evictions may seem like a good idea to help people, history shows us that it's not a good solution to fix the problems that we currently face. In 2017, the Irish Government brought in rent controls, and that led to a housing shortage, higher rents due to loopholes and landlords withdrawing properties from the market. The reason why rents are so high is because we don't have enough houses here in Wales. We need to prioritise house building to increase supply and reduce demand. So, does the Minister agree with me that if rent controls are introduced, we will potentially see a rise in homelessness and more rental accommodation being put on the open market, as landlords leave the sector, thus compounding the issues we currently face?
Welsh: Weinidog, er efallai fod y syniad o reoli rhenti ac atal troi allan yn ymddangos fel syniad da i helpu pobl, mae hanes yn dangos i ni nad yw'n ateb da i ddatrys y problemau sy'n ein hwynebu ar hyn o bryd. Yn 2017, cyflwynodd Llywodraeth Iwerddon fesurau rheoli rhenti, ac arweiniodd hynny at brinder tai, rhenti uwch oherwydd bylchau yn y gyfraith a landlordiaid yn tynnu eiddo oddi ar y farchnad. Y rheswm pam fod rhenti mor uchel yw oherwydd nad oes gennym ddigon o dai yma yng Nghymru. Mae angen blaenoriaethu adeiladu tai er mwyn cynyddu'r cyflenwad a lleihau'r galw. Felly, a yw'r Gweinidog yn cytuno â mi, os cyflwynir mesurau rheoli rhenti, y byddwn o bosibl yn gweld cynnydd mewn digartrefedd a mwy o ddarpariaeth rhent yn cael ei rhoi ar y farchnad agored, wrth i landlordiaid adael y sector, gan ddwysáu'r problemau sy'n ein hwynebu ar hyn o bryd?
English: Well, the Member will have heard me say in my answer to Carolyn Thomas that I think it's really important that we don't have unintended consequences. And one of the things I think that could happen is that you could see landlords exiting the market in large numbers, and that, therefore, would reduce the supply of property, which could lead to significantly increased homelessness. There are other potential unintended consequences as well. If you look at international evidence, you will see that rent control measures can create a target rather than a cap, and I think, again, that's a very important thing to avoid. Obviously, the Welsh Government's priority is the 20,000 new houses for the rented sector over the term of Government.
Welsh: Wel, bydd yr Aelod wedi fy nghlywed yn dweud yn fy ateb i Carolyn Thomas fy mod yn credu ei bod hi'n bwysig iawn nad ydym yn cael canlyniadau anfwriadol. Ac un o'r pethau a allai ddigwydd yn fy marn i yw y gallech weld niferoedd mawr o landlordiaid yn gadael y farchnad, ac y byddai hynny, felly, yn lleihau'r cyflenwad o eiddo, a allai arwain at gynyddu digartrefedd yn sylweddol. Mae yna ganlyniadau anfwriadol eraill yn bosibl hefyd. Os edrychwch ar dystiolaeth ryngwladol, fe welwch y gall mesurau rheoli rhent greu targed yn hytrach na chap, ac unwaith eto, credaf ei bod yn bwysig iawn ein bod yn osgoi hynny. Yn amlwg, blaenoriaeth Llywodraeth Cymru yw'r 20,000 o dai newydd i'r sector rhentu dros dymor y Llywodraeth.
English: Thank you. Our planning policies set out a strong framework for the protection of trees, including ancient woodlands. We are amending the Forestry Act 1967 to provide better protection for the environment and a more effective deterrent for illegal felling. Our sustainable farm scheme will provide support to protect and manage ancient woodlands.
Welsh: Diolch. Mae ein polisïau cynllunio yn gosod fframwaith cryf ar gyfer gwarchod coed, gan gynnwys coetiroedd hynafol. Rydym yn diwygio Deddf Coedwigaeth 1967 i ddarparu gwell amddiffyniad i'r amgylchedd a dull mwy effeithiol o atal torri coed yn anghyfreithlon. Bydd ein cynllun ffermio cynaliadwy yn rhoi cymorth i warchod a rheoli coetiroedd hynafol.
English: Thank you for that answer. The issue I'm about to raise was raised at spokespersons' questions. It's always good to see party spokespeople involving themselves in the work, however fleetingly, of directly elected Members. Over the summer, residents of Llanbradach in my constituency were horrified to find that contractors had started digging up land on a site locally known as Bluebell wood. This area has been very important to the local community for generations and holds great sentimental value to many people. The excavation work started without planning permission, and following community campaigning has been stopped on the orders of Caerphilly County Borough Council. However, residents are fearful that without sufficient protections in place the work could start again at any time, especially as the land is privately owned. Can the Minister therefore advise on what options are available to the local community to try and ensure that these woods are protected for future generations?
Welsh: Diolch am yr ateb hwnnw. Cafodd y mater yr wyf am ei godi ei grybwyll yng nghwestiynau'r llefarwyr. Mae bob amser yn dda gweld llefarwyr ar ran y pleidiau yn cymryd rhan, ni waeth pa mor fach, yng ngwaith Aelodau a etholir yn uniongyrchol. Dros yr haf, dychrynodd trigolion Llanbradach yn fy etholaeth wrth weld bod contractwyr wedi dechrau cloddio tir ar safle a elwir yn goedwig clychau'r gog yn lleol. Bu'r ardal hon yn bwysig iawn i'r gymuned leol ers cenedlaethau ac mae'n dal i fod yn bwysig i lawer o bobl. Dechreuodd y gwaith cloddio heb ganiatâd cynllunio, ac yn dilyn ymgyrchu cymunedol cafodd ei atal ar orchymyn Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Caerffili. Fodd bynnag, mae trigolion yn ofni y gallai'r gwaith ddechrau eto ar unrhyw adeg os na cheir digon o amddiffyniadau ar waith, yn enwedig gan fod y tir mewn dwylo preifat. A wnaiff y Gweinidog roi gwybod felly pa opsiynau sydd ar gael i'r gymuned leol i geisio sicrhau bod y goedwig yn cael ei gwarchod ar gyfer cenedlaethau'r dyfodol?
English: I'd very much like to get Welsh Government's help in protecting the ancient woodland at Penrhos coastal park in Holyhead. Permission was given around a decade ago to build a holiday park there; I don't think that permission should have been given then, certainly now, in the context of our new understanding of the depth of the climate and biodiversity emergencies and the appreciation of green public spaces, it certainly feels wrong. Now, I'd like to congratulate the rural affairs Minister on her expanded role, which includes, and I quote: local environment quality; the protection and management of wildlife; allotment and urban green infrastructure; community green spaces; access to the countryside; coasts; rights of way; and areas of outstanding natural beauty. It sounds like a description of a minister for Penrhos. So, Deputy Minister - it would be easier if I was asking the Minister herself this question - but how can you work with her to make sure that this ancient woodland, the only woodland of its kind near Holyhead, can be protected?
Welsh: Hoffwn yn fawr gael help Llywodraeth Cymru i warchod y coetir hynafol ym mharc arfordirol Penrhos yng Nghaergybi. Cafwyd caniatâd tua degawd yn ôl i adeiladu parc gwyliau yno; nid wyf yn credu y dylid bod wedi rhoi caniatâd bryd hynny, ac yn sicr bellach, yng nghyd-destun ein dealltwriaeth newydd o ddyfnder yr argyfyngau hinsawdd a bioamrywiaeth a gwerthfawrogiad o fannau cyhoeddus gwyrdd, mae'n sicr yn teimlo'n anghywir. Nawr, hoffwn longyfarch y Gweinidog materion gwledig ar ei rôl estynedig, sy'n cynnwys, ac rwy'n dyfynnu: ansawdd yr amgylchedd lleol; diogelu a rheoli bywyd gwyllt; rhandiroedd a seilwaith gwyrdd trefol; mannau gwyrdd cymunedol; mynediad at gefn gwlad; arfordiroedd; hawliau tramwy; ac ardaloedd o harddwch naturiol eithriadol. Mae'n swnio fel disgrifiad o weinidog ar gyfer Penrhos. Felly, Ddirprwy Weinidog - byddai'n haws pe bawn i'n gofyn y cwestiwn hwn i'r Gweinidog ei hun - ond sut y gallwch chi weithio gyda hi i wneud yn siŵr fod modd gwarchod y coetir hynafol hwn, yr unig goetir o'i fath ger Caergybi?