Welsh Government have today confirmed that the proposed Glyndŵr National Park will now face a public inquiry.
This is a result of objections received from statutory consultees after the designation order was submitted by Natural Resources Wales in January confirming that the proposed area met the criteria for a National Park.
Gareth Ludkin, Policy Manager at Campaign for National Parks, welcomed this announcement, stating: “A public inquiry is an important next step which will further clarify the desirability of a National Park in the area and provide more opportunity to demonstrate the benefits that National Parks can bring.
"The consultation process clearly left questions unanswered for Local Authorities and we are pleased to see a public inquiry announced. An inquiry of this type is a pretty typical process for new National Parks to go through, so it is essential that the next Welsh Government conducts this consultation in a thorough and timely manner to allow a final decision to be made on the National Park.
"It has been encouraging to see that at least 66% of people consulted showed at least conditional support for the proposed National Park. We think a future Welsh Government has an opportunity here to be bold and creative with this new opportunity, establishing an exemplar National Park fit for the 21st century and future generations."
"National Park designation is the strongest legal protection we have to protect and enhance wildlife, natural beauty and cultural heritage
"It's so important that local communities are fully engaged in the future direction of the National Park to ensure a deep understanding and appreciation of the National Park’s potential. If established, we want to see local people fully engaged with the future development of a management plan for the area, helping to shape its future.”
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