The Welsh Government has opened a consultation on the draft Strategic Planning Guidance for the Gwent Levels National Natural Resource Area (NNRA). This guidance will play a significant role in shaping how the Gwent Levels are considered in future development plans and planning decisions.
The draft document:
- outlines how the Gwent Levels should be taken into account during development plan preparation and decision‑making
- identifies ways to enhance and safeguard the landscape and its important environmental and cultural features
- supports the implementation of Policy 9 of Future Wales: The National Plan 2040 within the Gwent Levels NNRA
The consultation is open until 31 March 2026.
Wentlooge Community Council’s Position
Wentlooge Community Council will be submitting a formal response to this consultation. As a council located within the Gwent Levels, we recognise the importance of ensuring that this unique landscape is protected from inappropriate or excessive development. We intend to take part fully in the consultation process to help safeguard the long‑term future of the Levels for residents, wildlife, and future generations.
How to Take Part
Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to review the draft guidance and submit their views. Responses can be made online, by email, or by post, as outlined in the consultation materials provided by the Welsh Government .
Your participation will help ensure that the Gwent Levels continue to be recognised, valued, and protected as a distinctive and irreplaceable landscape.