Letter: Have your say on pylon plans

Letter: I have just had the opportunity to view National Grid's latest proposals in its quest to complete the destruction of the outstanding countryside of Mid Wales and Shropshire.

This began with the inst- allation of wind turbines and could complete with a 30-acre hub at Abermule with power lines carried via 85ft-high pylons across some of the most beautiful countryside of Mid Wales and Shropshire. Such an outcome could only be described as corporate vandalism of the highest degree.

• See the plans here

These cables should of course be run underground. I'm sure National Grid will oppose this request, primarily based upon cost. I also assume shareholders' dividend will influence their considerations. I hope I am wrong.

The argument that should be paramount is the disastrous impact that it is going to have on businesses, residents and visitors. From what I have seen, these factors have not yet been considered. If you are affected by these installations ensure you attend the meetings and sign the online petition "People against pylons - Mid Wales Connection".

David Surry

Middletown