WQ85155 (e) Wedi’i gyflwyno ar 17/05/2022

A wnaiff y Gweinidog gadarnhau a yw polisi Llywodraeth Cymru i ddatblygu ynni adnewyddadwy ar y môr mewn ardaloedd cadwraeth arbennig yn ystyried yr effaith y bydd hyn yn ei chael ar ecosystemau yn yr ardaloedd dynodedig hyn?

Wedi'i ateb gan Y Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd | Wedi'i ateb ar 25/05/2022

Our commitment to develop offshore renewable energy does take into consideration the impacts upon special areas of conservation in Wales. All developments will be subject to the Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) process where interaction with a designated site is involved.

Under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (and offshore equivalent) Competent Authorities (decision-makers) must assess the potential significant effects of proposed plans and projects on all Marine Protected Areas prior to granting consents. Where adverse effects on site integrity cannot be ruled out, the Competent Authority must set out compensatory measures to mitigate any impact to protected features or species.