{"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/247127.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":247127,"attributes":{"action":"Ensure NRW uses all available enforcement powers to halt unlawful development","background":"We call on the Welsh Government to take immediate action to address unlawful development and waste dumping occurring in Coedpoeth, Minera and other areas across Wales.\r\nMultiple sites have begun operating without planning permission and environmental protection. They continue despite Legal Notices to stop and remediate. Residents report environmental harm, including suspected contaminated waste, dust clouds from dumping activity, and fears that pollutants may enter local rivers and watercourses.","additional_details":"We also call for long‑term policy changes to prevent future unlawful development, including:\r\nAutomatic escalation to injunctions when Stop Notices are breached\r\nStronger pre‑application controls to prevent development beginning without permission\r\nThe creation of Rural Protection Zones with enhanced enforcement\r\nA multi‑agency taskforce to coordinate action across NRW, councils and police\r\nMandatory environmental testing at any site where unpermitted waste is deposited\r\nResidents deserve safety, environmental protection and clear, decisive action.","state":"rejected","signature_count":4,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2026-09-14T06:50:17.260Z","updated_at":"2026-09-15T12:35:58.010Z","rejected_at":"2026-09-15T12:35:55.342Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-09-14T07:12:40.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":null,"submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"This petition on the same issue is currently open for signatures - https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/247121.\r\n\r\nYou may wish to consider supporting this petition.  "},"debate":null,"topics":[]}}}