Open Consultations

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  • Change to environmental permit for Neuadd Isaf Poultry Farm

    Read this page in Welsh / Darllenwch y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg Mr William Bedell has submitted an application to Natural Resources Wales to change the environmental permit for Neuadd Isaf Poultry Farm (permit number EPR/HP3836MG). This change, termed a ‘variation’, is a legal requirement under the Environmental Permitting Regulations (England and Wales) 2016. We have assessed the application and are minded to issue the variation. We are now consulting on our draft... More
    Opened 10 July 2025

  • Standard rules consultation: revision of standard rules for On-Farm Anaerobic Treatment Activities (SR2012_No10, SR2018_No11 & SR2023_No1)

    The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 allow us to make standard rules to reduce the administrative burden on business while maintaining environmental standards. This consultation is taking place as part of a wider review of all Natural Resources Wales (NRW) standard rules sets within the Biowaste Treatment Sector, which include all composting, anaerobic digestion (AD) and sewage sludge treatment activities. This consultation proposes: ... More
    Opened 10 July 2025

  • Standard rules consultation: revision of standard rules for composting in open windrows (SR2008_No16)

    The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 allow us to make standard rules to reduce the administrative burden on business while maintaining environmental standards. This consultation is taking place as part of a wider review of all Natural Resources Wales (NRW) standard rules sets within the Biowaste Treatment Sector, which include all composting, anaerobic digestion (AD) and sewage sludge treatment activities. This consultation proposes: ... More
    Opened 10 July 2025

  • Change to environmental permit for Rhosddu Farm

    Read this page in Welsh / Darllenwch y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg Martyn Langford has submitted an application to Natural Resources Wales to change the environmental permit for Rhosddu Farm (permit number EPR/AB3095HL). This change, termed a ‘variation’, is a legal requirement under the Environmental Permitting Regulations (England and Wales) 2016. We have assessed the application and are minded to issue the variation. We are now consulting on our draft decision. ... More
    Opened 10 July 2025

  • Change to environmental permit for Llanshay Farm

    Read this page in Welsh / Darllenwch y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg Llanshay Farm Limited has submitted an application to Natural Resources Wales to change the environmental permit for Llanshay Farm (permit number EPR/AB3593ZL). This change, termed a ‘variation’, is a legal requirement under the Environmental Permitting Regulations (England and Wales) 2016. Application Details Operator: Llanshay Farm Limited Application reference: PAN-018463 Regulated... More
    Opened 10 July 2025

  • Standard rules consultation: revision of standard rules for non-hazardous sludge biological, chemical and physical treatment site (SR2008 No19)

    The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 allow us to make standard rules to reduce the administrative burden on business while maintaining environmental standards. This consultation proposes: Withdrawing and Archiving Standard Rule sets The associated Generic Risk Assessment (GRA) has also been reviewed with respect to the proposed changes. Before we do this, we must consult for a period of 3 months to allow the... More
    Opened 10 July 2025

  • Notice of Application for Westfield Pill Bridge Repairs

    Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 Notice of Application for Westfield Pill Bridge Repairs Notice is hereby given that Pembrokeshire County Council has applied to Natural Resources Wales (“NRW”) for a marine licence to carry out a regulated activity under the Marine and Coastal Act 2009. The application is for Westfield Pill Bridge Repairs. You can see the application documents free of charge, from ... More
    Opened 25 June 2025

  • Notice of Application for Fishguard replacement linkspan

    Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 Marine Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2007 Notice is hereby given that Stena Line Ltd has applied to Natural Resources Wales (“NRW”) for a marine licence to carry out a regulated activity under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. The project requires EIA consent and is subject to the requirement for an environmental impact assessment (“EIA”) under the Marine Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2007... More
    Opened 24 June 2025

  • Notice of Application to construct a floating pontoon and access gangway

    Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 Notice of Application to construct a floating pontoon and access gangway at Gimblet Rock outer harbour - Pwllheli Notice is hereby given that Pario Leisure Group Limited has applied to Natural Resources Wales (“NRW”) for a marine licence to carry out a regulated activity under the Marine and Coastal Act 2009. The application is construct a floating pontoon and access gangway at Gimblet Rock outer harbour - Pwllheli ... More
    Opened 18 June 2025

  • Hysbysiad o Gais i adeiladu pontŵn arnofiol a phompren fynediad

    Deddf Y Môr a Mynediad I’r Arfordir 2009 Hysbysiad o Gais i adeiladu pontŵn arnofiol a phompren fynediad yn harbwr allanol Craig yr Imbyll - Pwllheli Hysbysir drwy hyn fod Pario Leisure Group Limited wedi cyflwyno cais i Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru am drwydded forol i gynnal gweithgaredd a reoleiddir o dan Ddeddf y Môr a Mynediad i’r Arfordir 2009. Mae'r cais ar gyfer adeiladu pontŵn arnofiol a phompren fynediad yn harbwr allanol Craig yr Imbyll – Pwllheli. Gallwch weld y... More
    Opened 18 June 2025

  • Hysbysiad o Gais i adeiladu llithrfa goncrid

    Deddf Y Môr a Mynediad I’r Arfordir 2009 Hysbysiad o Gais i adeiladu llithrfa goncrid yn harbwr allanol Carreg yr Imbyll, Pwllehli Hysbysir drwy hyn fod Pario Leisure Group Limited wedi cyflwyno cais i Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru am drwydded forol i gynnal gweithgaredd a reoleiddir o dan Ddeddf y Môr a Mynediad i’r Arfordir 2009. Mae'r cais ar gyfer adeiladu llithrfa goncrid yn harbwr allanol Carreg yr Imbyll, Pwllheli. Gallwch weld y... More
    Opened 18 June 2025

  • Notice of Application to construct a concrete slipway

    Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 Notice of Application to construct a concrete slipway at Gimblet Rock outer harbour, Pwllheli Notice is hereby given that Pario Leisure Group Limited has applied to Natural Resources Wales (“NRW”) for a marine licence to carry out a regulated activity under the Marine and Coastal Act 2009. The application is to construct a concrete slipway at Gimblet Rock outer harbour, Pwllheli You can see the... More
    Opened 18 June 2025

  • Caio Public Forest Resource Plan Consultation

    Natural Resources Wales is responsible for the sustainable management of the publicly owned woodlands and forests of Wales. They are managed for the benefit and well-being of the people who visit them and depend on them for their livelihood. This responsibility includes improving their biodiversity and long-term resilience to climate change so that future generations will also be able to enjoy the benefits they provide. Every ten years Natural Resources Wales reviews the long-term... More
    Opened 17 June 2025

  • Cwmcarn Forest Resource Plan Consultation

    Read this page in Welsh / Darllenwch y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg Natural Resources Wales is responsible for the sustainable management of the publicly owned woodlands and forests of Wales. They are managed for the benefit and well-being of the people who visit them and depend on them for their livelihood. This responsibility includes improving their biodiversity and long-term resilience to climate change so that future generations will also be able to enjoy the benefits they... More
    Opened 16 June 2025

  • Notice of further information Llŷr Floating Wind Limited ORML2465

    Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 Marine Works (Environmenal Impact Assessment) Regulations 2007 LLŶR FLOATING OFFSHORE WIND PROJECT Notice is hereby given that Llŷr Floating Wind Limited has furnished Natural Resources Wales (“NRW”) with further information in relation to the above application pursuant to regulation 14 of the Marine Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2007 (‘the EIA Regulations’). Notice of the application and... More
    Opened 16 June 2025

  • Taking action for a flood resilient Taff

    Click to read this page in Welsh / Cliciwch i ddarllen y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg What is the problem? The Taff catchment’s communities and landscapes are vulnerable to repeated river and surface water flooding. With the anticipated impacts of climate change, flood risk throughout the catchment will worsen as large storms become more frequent and intense. There is an urgent need to plan now to improve the resilience of our communities and environments.... More
    Opened 1 April 2025

  • Bontnewydd Fish and Eel pass construction project

    Welsh version available here . What work is taking place The Bontnewydd weir has been assessed as being a barrier to fish and eel migration on the Afon Gwyrfai. The planned work involves: Replacing the rock barrage immediately downstream of the weir to improve fish passage upstream. Installing an eel pass over the weir by modifying its surface to create a rough, brushed finish that eels can grip onto. ... More
    Opened 31 March 2025

  • How our teams manage flood risk and water levels on the Gwent Levels

    To view this page in Welsh click here The Gwent Levels are a historic landscape of international significance that are characterised by a complex network of fertile fields and historic water courses (known locally as reens) that stretch across 180Km. Running alongside the Severn Estuary, this historic landscape is made up of several unique habitats that contribute to the special wildlife interest here and requires careful management. Our... More
    Opened 10 March 2025

  • Gwaith Plwm a Sinc Abbey Consols

    Mae mwynglawdd Abbey Consols (sy’n cael ei adnabod hefyd fel Bronberllan, Florida neu Cwm Mawr Rhif 2) tua 1km i’r dwyrain o bentref Pontrhydfendigaid yng Ngheredigion. Mae’n edrych draw tua mynachlog Abbey Ystrad Fflur ar lan Afon Teifi gyferbyn. Mae’r mwynglawdd yn un o dri y gwyddom iddyn nhw gael effaith andwyol ar ansawdd dŵr Afon Teifi gan achosi i’r afon fethu â chyrraedd safonau dŵr o dan Gyfarwyddeb Fframwaith Dŵr Ewrop (WFD) ar gyfer sinc. Esgair Mwyn a... More
    Opened 7 February 2025

  • Abbey Consols Lead & Zinc Mine

    Abbey Consols Mine (also known as Bronberllan, Florida or Cwm Mawr No. 2) lies 1km east of the village of Pontrhydfendigaid, Ceredigion and overlooks Strata Florida Abbey on the opposite bank of the River Teifi. The mine is one of three known to have an impact on water quality in the River Teifi, causing it to fail European Water Framework Directive (WFD) standards for zinc. The other significant mines in the area are Esgair Mwyn and Cwm Mawr. Strata Florida Abbey was founded... More
    Opened 7 February 2025

  • Carmarthenshire Forests - Storm Darragh Recovery

    PIC CAPTION: Storm Darragh damage at Tower, Brechfa Forest In south west Wales, we’re facing an enormous challenge in recovering from Storm Darragh, one of the most destructive weather events in decades. Our windblow surveys, which examine the numbers of trees that have been uprooted and blown over, have identified that the scale of the impact is vast, with up to 900 hectares of windblow on the Welsh Government Woodland Estate (WGWE) with Carmarthenshire and other... More
    Opened 21 January 2025

  • Afan Forest Storm Darragh Recovery

    After a challenging period of prolonged felling and storm recovery, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is preparing to re-‘egg’-nite adventure at Afan Forest, just in time for Easter. Afan Forest has faced significant challenges. Prolonged tree felling to remove dead and diseased larch trees and the devastating impact of storms — particularly Storm Darragh — left many areas inaccessible, and impacting tourism and the local businesses that rely on the forest’s vibrancy. ... More
    Opened 21 January 2025

  • Y Môr a Ni (The Sea and Us)

    A new initiative led by the Wales Coasts and Seas Partnership (CaSP Cymru) has launched ‘Y Môr a Ni’ – a framework for Ocean Literacy in Wales, which is a first of its kind in Europe. The strategy aims to grow people's relationship with our coasts and seas. The more connected people feel to the sea, the more conscious people become about their individual and societal effects on marine and coastal environments. This can lead to behavioural changes that safeguard and protect... More
    Opened 8 January 2025

  • Update on Natural Resources Wales' visitor centres

    Read this page in Welsh / Darllenwch y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg Retail and catering provision at three visitor centres managed by Natural Resources Wales ceased operating on March 31, 2025. After closure, we launched a public exercise to look for partners who may be interested in helping to run these services at Bwlch Nant yr Arian, Ynyslas and Coed y Brenin in the future. All paths, trails, car park, play area and toilet facilities will remain open at the sites... More
    Opened 20 November 2024

  • How we are regulating Kronospan, Chirk

    Fersiwn Gymraeg ar gael yma. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) regularly receives reports from the local community about noise, dust and odour emissions from the Kronospan factory. We want to reassure people that we take every incident report seriously and are focusing our efforts on addressing the issues raised. We review all incidents related to Kronospan reported by local residents, requesting the operator to investigate and provide feedback to NRW on each one. ... More
    Opened 8 November 2024

  • Reservoir Safety Reform

    Click here to view this page in Welsh . In Wales, there are around 400 registered reservoirs which are regulated under the Reservoirs Act 1975 - the law which sets the minimum safety standards. We have designated over half of these as “high-risk reservoirs” where we think a failure and any subsequent uncontrolled release of water could pose a risk to life. Reservoir safety is about ensuring the physical structure of a reservoir, its dams and embankments are safe. ... More
    Opened 4 November 2024

  • How we are regulating Hafod Landfill, Wrexham

    Fersiwn Gymraeg ar gael yma. Reporting an issue from Hafod Landfill, Wrexham To report issues from Hafod Landfill, Wrexham as easy as possible, please report by calling 0300 065 3000 or report online here . We're taking this seriously Please be assured we are taking each report seriously and are focussing all our efforts on addressing the issues raised. What are we doing to regulate the site We understand the significant concern... More
    Opened 28 October 2024

  • Sandycroft and Pentre Drain Flood Remediation Works

    Fersiwn Gymraeg ar gael yma. Natural Resources Wales is working to improve the performance of the main river network in Sandycroft and Pentre. These efforts are part of our ongoing commitment to managing flood risk in the local community and are funded by the Welsh Government's Flood Risk Management Grant in Aid. This work forms part of a broader partnership with colleagues from Flintshire County Council (FCC) and is part of a long-term project to improve flood risk... More
    Opened 23 October 2024

  • Online form to request flood advice leaflets

    Our advice and guidance is available as leaflets that you can use and share with others. You can request: paper copies to be sent directly to you multiple copies if you want to share with others alternative format, large print or other languages You can view and download digital versions, and request copies to be sent to you by completing the short form below. Advice is also available on our website naturalresources.wales/flooding Or you can contact... More
    Opened 4 October 2024

  • Four Rivers for LIFE - Brecon Weir Restoration Project

    Read this page in Welsh. Natural Resources Wales’ Four Rivers for LIFE Project aims to improve Brecon Weir for juvenile Atlantic salmon and other fish populations in the River Usk. The project will install a new smolt pass to help young salmon (smolts) and other fish species to move freely downstream past the weir out to sea. The work will begin this summer (June 2025). Smolt is the name given to the stage in a young salmon’s life when it migrates to sea. ... More
    Opened 1 October 2024
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