Welsh minister signals rejection of proposed Glyndŵr National Park

Summarised from County Times's report · Updated 13 Oct, 16:32 · Archive

Welsh ministers are minded to reject the proposed Glyndŵr National Park covering parts of Powys and north-east Wales.

Welsh Government Constitutional Minister Dafydd Trystan Davies told the Welsh parliament on Tuesday that he is currently minded not to approve the designation order for a proposed Glyndŵr National Park covering parts of Powys and north-east Wales. He confirmed that no final decision has yet been taken and announced a four-week period for further representations before ministers reach a conclusion by Christmas. If the proposal is ultimately rejected, no new national park will be created.

The proposed park was submitted to Welsh ministers by Natural Resources Wales in January after the body concluded the area met the statutory tests for designation. More than 400 responses were received during the consultation process. While many supported the proposal, all five local authorities within the proposed national park area lodged objections, citing concerns over affordability, governance, housing, infrastructure, energy development, the Welsh language and potential impacts on local communities.

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• Minister says he doesn't want new national park covering Powys as decision nearsWelsh ministers are minded to reject the proposed Glyndŵr National Park, with a final decision expected by Christmas.County Times · 13 Oct, 16:08

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