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Search the Public Notice PortalMontgomeryshire MS Russell George has restated his opposition to the proposed Glyndŵr National Park, warning it would harm local farming and rural businesses, as the Welsh Government moves to set up a public inquiry into the scheme.
The inquiry will examine objections to a Designation Order submitted by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), which says the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley meet the statutory criteria for National Park status.
Mr George said the proposal “would simply not be beneficial to Montgomeryshire”.
He warned that the change risked restricting farm diversification and placing additional pressure on rural businesses already facing challenges.
"Changes could adversely affect farm diversification efforts, limiting opportunities for rural businesses who are already under pressure," he said.
"The overarching issue for me is that, despite a whole range of concerns and questions, no adequate assurances have been provided."
He welcomed Powys County Council’s unanimous vote in December rejecting the plans, noting that Wrexham and other local authorities within the proposed boundaries had also opposed the designation.
The Welsh Government said the inquiry, to be run by Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW), is the next step in its programme for government commitment to create a new national park.
Ministers say existing national parks attract around 12 million visitors a year and contribute roughly £1 billion to the Welsh economy.
Officials will now draft the inquiry’s terms of reference and appoint an independent inspector.
No final decision will be made until the inquiry’s findings are reported.
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