NRW board decide to make the Glyndŵr National Park Designation Order - Natural Resources Wales

Today (Monday 12 January 2026), following a review of the evidence and the findings from the 2025 statutory consultation, the Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Board agreed to make the Glyndŵr National Park Designation Order.

The Welsh Government will further consider the proposal for a new National Park based on the existing Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape (formerly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) following a Public Notice period and on receipt of information and evidence, including consultation responses.

The Welsh Government commissioned Natural Resources Wales, in its role as a statutory advisor to apply tests relating to the natural beauty and opportunities for open air recreation for people to understand and enjoy this special area in the potential designation of a National Park.

This included assessing the geographical features in the area, evaluating its suitability against the legal definitions of a National Park, determining the boundaries of the new Park, and making a recommendation to Ministers.

During the past three years, NRW has carried out detailed evaluations, data gathering, technical assessments, and engagement with communities and stakeholders, including public engagement in 2023, public consultation in 2024, and the most recent statutory consultation in 2025.