URL: https://moderngov.denbighshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3072&LLL=0

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Local Development and Planning

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: On 12 January 2026, the Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Board agreed to make the Glyndŵr National Park Designation Order. On 16 January, NRW commenced a public notice period, which will close on Sunday 15 February 2026. Denbighshire County Council’s position has already been put forward as part of the statutory consultation 2025. However, we were advised that in order to formally object and thereby cause the Minister to hold a local public inquiry, it would be necessary to confirm an objection formally to Welsh Government (WG) during this public notice period. This decision enables submission again of our existing response (already approved by Cabinet on 18 November 2026) thereby lodging a formal objection by 15 February.  

Content: On 12 January 2026, the Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Board agreed to make the Glyndŵr National Park Designation Order. On 16 January, NRW commenced a public notice period, which will close on Sunday 15 February 2026. Denbighshire County Council’s position has already been put forward as part of the statutory consultation 2025. However, we were advised that in order to formally object and thereby cause the Minister to hold a local public inquiry, it would be necessary to confirm an objection formally to Welsh Government (WG) during this public notice period. This decision enables submission again of our existing response (already approved by Cabinet on 18 November 2026) thereby lodging a formal objection by 15 February.   The Lead Member approves the resubmission of the Council’s existing consultation response regarding the Glyndŵr National Park Designation Order, thereby lodging a formal objection during the public notice period managed by NRW. Due to extremely tight timescales associated with the public notice period launched by NRW, a decision is required on the resubmission of the Council’s existing response before the closing date of 15 February 2026.   No interest to declare.  

Date of Decision: February 12, 2026