PlotbeaconBrecon Beacons National Park • 26/24449/SCO
Eight wind turbines planned near Pontycymer
Located Between Dyffryn, Maesteg And Garth And Blaengarw Pontycymer And Ponty-y-rhyl
Up to eight wind turbines and supporting works are planned across the hills near Pontycymer.
The wind farm could change wide views, traffic, noise and the countryside around nearby communities.
Written automatically by Plotbeacon.
- Status
- Approved 13 Mar 2026
- Type
- other
- Received
- 5 Mar 2026
- Decision
- approved
ImpactAutomated estimate
Summary
The applicant is considering a wind farm between several towns and villages. It could have up to eight turbines, each reaching about 180 metres high.
The project would change wide views across the hills. New tracks and a power building would alter the land. Construction and later use could bring more traffic and noise.
The council is gathering information before deciding the next steps. This application asks for an early view of the possible project.
About this summary
What the council wrote is the official record. This summary was made automatically by Plotbeacon from the council's notice.
What the council wrote
EIA Scoping Opinion - The proposed Development is to construct and operate a wind farm of up to eight turbines (with a maximum blade tip height of 180m) and associated infrastructure including access tracks and substation.
What you can do
You can ask the council for the scoping documents and later application details. Quote reference 26/24449/SCO when contacting the council.