Pedw (Planning Wales) have opened the planning application for Nant Mithel (Radnor Forest) Energy Park. After many rounds of community consultation, it is now in its final stage, where PEDW will assess the application and the final decision will be made by Welsh Government Ministers (currently Rebecca Evans MS).
This process is short, with just a 5 week timeframe in which to submit comments directly to PEDW, with all submissions needing to be received by the 23rd December 2025.
The Nant Mithel Energy Park proposal in Radnor Forest is for 30 Wind Turbines, as tall as 220m high.
James Evans MS said:
“I urge everyone to have your say on the Nant Mithel Planning Application. It is an incredibly short timeframe in which to respond, especially in the run up to Christmas. Submit your views online through the PEDW site, case reference CAS-01907-D7Q6Z1.
“Radnor Forest may or may not be your local area, but we must all come together as one on this issue. If this first application gets passed, others could soon follow – Aberedw, Bryn Gilwern, Banc y Celyn, Garreg Fawr.
“The 30 turbines being proposed in Nant Mithel (Radnor Forest) are larger than anything currently built in Wales, up to 220m high and locals will not receive any of the electricity generated. Developers promise so-called ‘community benefits’ but these are a drop in the ocean compared to the profits they’ll make from exploiting our land. My opposition to these mass developments of wind turbines is well documented. I believe the cumulative effect of these multiple wind turbine sites will overwhelm our area, destroying pristine countryside, deterring tourists harming local jobs and businesses. I am particular concerned about the infrasound effects of these turbines, which will be felt for many miles around. There are concerns raised from the NATS (Air Traffic Control) who says the Nant Mithel proposal is ‘unacceptable’.
“I am convening a public meeting on Thursday 4th December at 7pm at The Metropole Hotel Llandrindod Wells and have invited the four Regional Senedd Members – Cefin Campbell MS; Jane Dodds MS; Eluned Morgan MS and Joyce Watson MS, along with representatives from Bute Energy, CPRW & ReThink to attend. If anyone wants to find out more about the proposals, please come along.
“This is my home, your home, and I will do all I can to protect it."
