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Campaigners fear Welsh government may scrap plans for Glyndwr National Park
Overview
Campaigners are concerned that the Welsh government will scrap plans for the proposed Glyndwr National Park in north-east Wales. Constitution Minister Dafydd Trystan Davies is due to make a statement in the Senedd, with the Campaign for National Parks fearing a planned public inquiry may be cancelled. While Natural Resources Wales backed the proposals for Wales' fourth national park, local councils and some residents raised concerns regarding funding, planning rules, and potential impacts on local house prices and rural communities.
Key points
- Campaigners fear the Welsh government is set to cancel a public inquiry into the proposed Glyndwr National Park.
- Constitution Minister Dafydd Trystan Davies is scheduled to make a statement regarding the park on Tuesday.
- Natural Resources Wales previously voted to back proposals and issued a designation order for the park covering the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley.
- All five affected local councils raised reservations or formal objections regarding funding and planning rules.
- Opponents, including local farmers, expressed concern that national park status could increase house prices and negatively impact young people and the Welsh language in rural communities.