Following the submission of a Designation Order by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Welsh Government have announced their plans to appoint Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW) to hold a public local inquiry to consider the representations and objections made in connection with the creation of the new Glyndŵr National Park. This is the next step in progressing their Programme for Government commitment to designate a new National Park to cover the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley.
NRW has completed a comprehensive evaluation and assessment programme in preparing the Designation Order and is satisfied that the evidence collected demonstrates that the areas included within the proposed Glyndŵr National Park meet the statutory tests for designation. These statutory tests include the consideration of natural beauty and opportunities for open-air recreation.
During the recent statutory Notification Period in which the public were given the opportunity to make representations and objections in respect of the Designation Order, a range of views were expressed, both for and against the creation of a new National Park, including from the Local Authorities within its proposed boundaries. Consequently, in line with the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, a public local inquiry will be held to consider those representations and objections.
https://www.gov.wales/written-statement-inquiry-consider-designation-order-glyndwr-national-park
