Glyndŵr National Park Designation Order Public Notice 2026

Overview

On Monday 12 January 2026, following a review of the evidence and the findings from the 2025 statutory consultation, the Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Board agreed to make the Glyndŵr National Park Designation Order.

The Board’s decision has been made based on issues relating directly to the statutory tests and the criteria for designation, whilst acknowledging the range of feedback, support and concerns, including objections from local authorities as statutory consultees during consultation.

The Welsh Government will further consider the proposal for a new National Park based on the existing Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape (formerly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) following a Public Notice period and on receipt of information and evidence, including consultation responses.

The Public Notice period will run from the 16 January 2026 until the 15 February 2026, giving people a further opportunity to formally respond to the proposal.

During the Public Notice period, the Designation Order and accompanying documents are available to view on this webpage and in public buildings across the region. At the end of this period, NRW will submit all information to the Welsh Government, which will consider NRW’s evidence alongside wider issues raised by the public and stakeholders before agreeing the next steps.

NATIONAL PARKS AND ACCESS TO THE COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1949

NATURAL RESOURCES BODY FOR WALES

GLYNDŴR NATIONAL PARK (DESIGNATION) ORDER 2026

• Designation Order

• Designation Order Map

• Boundary Description and Map