Proposed Glyndŵr National Park (Designation) Order - Statutory Consultation 2025

Closes 8 Dec 2025

Opened 15 Sep 2025

Contact

03000653000

designated.landscapes.programme@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Overview

To view this page in Welsh, visit Ymgynghoriad Statudol Parc Cenedlaethol Arfaethedig Glyndŵr Gorchymyn (Dynodi) 2025.

Return to Wales's New National Park Proposal information page.

 

We are now consulting on the Draft (Designation) Order and the proposed map for a new National Park in Wales.

These can be downloaded here:

Draft Designation Order

Basic Proposed Glyndŵr National Park Map

Detailed Proposed Glyndŵr National Park Map 

*Once you have downloaded the detailed map, make sure to open it with Adobe Acrobat.

 

Come along to an event!

Drop by at an in-person event, come along to a public meeting, or email us at designatedlandscapesprogramme@cyfoethnaturitolcymru.gov.uk to sign up to an online event.

For information on the event dates and times, go to Statutory Consultation Events 2025 

 

 

 

So what has changed since we last consulted in 2024?

The proposed boundary for the Glyndŵr National Park has been updated following a review in 2025. We consider that these revisions improve the coherence of the proposed boundary and enhance alignment with statutory designation requirements. 

Please see the Final Assessment of Land for Designation Report for full details.

 

But in short:

  • The Gronant and Talacre Dunes area have been reinstated.
  • The Boundary has been refined to better capture a coherent area of natural beauty focusing on the uplands, intersecting valleys and coastal edge.
  • A large section within Powys have been removed.

The Welsh Government has clarified that if a new National Park is established, it is committed to properly funding it without financially disadvantaging the existing National Parks or the constituent Local Authorities.

Recent developments in agricultural subsidies, Ffermio Bro for example, present new opportunities for farmers within designated landscapes.

 

Historical reports

Historical reports which might be of interest include:

 

 

Supporting Evidence

A series of assessments have been completed to inform decision-making and address queries raised by stakeholders.

 

 

A Name for the proposed Designation

The name Glyndŵr emerged as the most popular option at the public consultation in 2024. 

Please see the Naming the proposed new National Park in Wales Report for full details.

 

 

What are the potential Pros and Cons of a new National Park?

Read the Potential Pros and Cons of a new National Park for full details. 

 

 

Advice on responding to the Statutory Consultation 

All responses must be received by no later than Monday 8 December 2025 or they will not be considered.

For advice on responding to the consultation, please go to Advice on making representations upon or objections to the proposed Designation Order.

 

To begin your response, click on the button below.

 

Respond to the Proposed Glyndŵr National Park

Statutory Consultation Response Form

Areas

  • Clwydian Range and Dee Valley

Audiences

  • Citizens

Interests

  • Community Engagement