It's full speed ahead for new planning rules

NEW legislation aimed at speeding up planning for major projects in Wales has come into effect.

- SION BARRY Business editor

The Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 applies to large scale infrastructure developments, including renewable energy, waste, water, and transport projects.

It replaces projects called in by the Welsh Government having been deemed developments of national significance and other existing consenting programmes.

Earlier this year, US hyperscale data centre operator Vantage, which is investing billions in the Welsh economy by building new data centres, welcomed the speed of the planning application process for a major investment at the former Ford engine factory site in Bridgend.