Ski slope plan clears its latest obstacle

PLANS for a new ski slope and leisure resort in south Wales have just taken a huge step towards becoming a reality.

- ANTHONY LEWIS

Merthyr Tydfil County Council has confirmed that it has received a letter from Welsh Government to confirm the Rhydycar West planning application will not be “called in” but instead be passed back to the local authority to determine. The council's planning committee gave its backing to the plans back in March and now the application will come back before them early in the new year for a final decision.

At the meeting in March, committee voted unanimously against the recommendation within the report which was to refuse the application, essentially showing their support for the development.

Councillors spoke about the economic benefits it could bring to the town and the opportunities it could hold for future generations.