Wind farm plan moves step forward

PLANS for a 13-turbine wind farm near Cwmbran have been validated by Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (Pedw).

- SION BARRY Business editor

Submitted by British renewable energy company RES, the proposed Mynydd Maen Wind Farm would at capacity generate enough clean electricity for around 55,000 homes.

Having been validated by Pedw, the final decision on planning, as a project deemed a development of national significance, will rest with a Welsh Government minister(s).

A decision should be made within 36 weeks.

If consented it would take around 12 to 18 months for detailed design, discharge of planning conditions and the procurement of equipment and contractors.