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

HOW TO RESPOND?

Any person or organisation may object to the Order. Any such objection or representation should state the grounds in which it is made and should arrive no later than the 15th February 2026. Comments arriving after this date will only be accepted as duly made in exceptional circumstances. Objections, representations or comments cannot be treated as confidential.

If you would like to respond, please submit your comments:

by email to:

National.Parks@gov.wales

Or in writing to:

Statutory Notification Glyndŵr National Park

Welsh Government

Sarn Mynach

Llandudno Junction

LL31 9RZ

 

Copies of the Designation Order, map and boundary description are available to view at the public libraries listed below, during normal opening hours, between the 16th of January and 15th of February 2026.

  1. Prestatyn Library and Council one stop shop - Kings' Ave, Prestatyn LL19 9AA (DENBIGH
  2. Denbighshire Library and Gallery - Hall Square, Denbigh LL16 3NU (DENBIGH) (near council offices)
  3. Ruthin Library - Record St, Ruthin LL15 1DS (DENBIGH)
  4. Mold Library and Museum - Earl Rd, Mold CH7 1AP (FLINTSHIRE)
  5. Llangollen Library and one stop shop - Castle St, Llangollen LL20 8NU (DENBIGH)
  6. Corwen Library - London Rd, Corwen LL21 0DR (DENBIGH)
  7. Wrexham Library – Rhosddu Road, Wrexham LL11 1AU  (WREXHAM) (next to main council building)
  8. Bala Library - Ffrydan Rd, Bala LL23 7RU (GWYNEDD)
  9. Llanfyllin Library - Youth & Community Centre, Council Buildings, Llanfyllin SY22 5DB (POWYS)

 

Closes 15 Feb 2026

Opened 16 Jan 2026

Areas

  • Clwydian Range and Dee Valley

Audiences

  • Citizens

Interests

  • Landscapes