Welsh holiday-let tax consultation has closed, with five proposed exemptions affecting planning-restricted cottages, farm accommodation and multi-unit operators.
Welsh holiday lets: tax consultation closes
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Cawdor radar: MOD updates Welsh planning position
The Ministry of Defence has clarified the Cawdor radar planning position, with Welsh Ministers responsible for deciding the Pembrokeshire proposal.
Bodelwyddan solar comments close on 23 November
Welsh Ministers invite representations on a 110MW Bodelwyddan solar scheme until 23 November, after battery storage was removed from the proposals.
Rhyl regeneration backed for £5.5m seafront project
Denbighshire Cabinet backs the next stage of Rhyl’s £5.5m waterfront improvements, while detailed designs and a further Cabinet decision remain outstanding.
Spatial Energy Plan Deadline Moved to December 2027
Government directs NESO to submit Britain’s first Strategic Spatial Energy Plan by December 2027, a year later than the existing licence deadline.
Welsh Planning Code Enters New Consolidation Phase
Wales sets out two phases of planning legislation consolidation, including restated secondary regulations and longer-term policy and guidance updates.
Mwyndy data centre faces Welsh Ministers call-in request
Welsh Ministers have received a call-in request for a proposed 21,490 sq m data centre at Mwyndy Cross, near Pontyclun.
Caernarfon data centre: ministers asked to step in
Welsh Ministers are assessing a call-in request for the Caernarfon data centre scheme at the former Ferodo factory beside the Menai Strait.
New ports policy replaces 2012 framework
The revised framework now guides nationally significant port proposals in England and reserved trust ports in Wales.
Newport HMO guidance could tighten cluster tests
Newport has approved consultation on new sandwiching and adjoining-cluster tests for future HMO planning decisions across the city.
Welsh infrastructure guidance maps public body roles
Seven new guides explain when infrastructure applicants should engage heritage, environmental, land, safety and nuclear bodies before submitting proposals.
Cosmeston call-in request reaches Welsh Ministers
Ministers are considering whether to take over the decision on 576 homes, a school and community space near Penarth.
Welsh infrastructure applications get deemed-consent list
Wales clarifies what major project applicants must submit when seeking deemed consents within a single infrastructure consent order.
Glyndŵr National Park faces rejection, with views invited
Welsh Ministers invite further evidence by 11th November before a final decision on the proposed park and public inquiry.
Cardiff Local Plan changes open for views until November
Residents and developers can comment on proposed policy changes and new housing evidence before Cardiff’s replacement plan completes independent examination.
Hirwaun rail proposals open for views until 22nd November
Early public engagement explores services beyond Aberdare and possible stations at Llwydcoed and Hirwaun, with delivery funding still to secure.
Coal tip safety report urges Welsh planning consultation
A climate adaptation report recommends a new consultation role near disused tips, while Wales prepares its future safety authority.
HBF estimates £200m in planning performance agreements
New HBF research estimates nearly £200m in planning agreement income across England and Wales while warning that application delays remain.
Eryri hydro scheme: park concedes SSSI legal challenge
Eryri National Park Authority has agreed to the quashing of a hydroelectric permission following a challenge over SSSI planning policy.
Carmarthenshire Local Plan: pre-adoption rules published
Carmarthenshire has explained how emerging Local Plan policies could affect pending applications when the Inspectors’ report is published.
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