Planning application
P2025/0897
From Foel Trawsnant Wind Farm North Of Maesteg To South Of Maesteg, Near Llangynwyd
Proposal
PEDW (Planning and Environment Decisions Wales) consultation - Developments of National Significance (Wales) Regulations 2016 (As Amended): Installation of 66kv electricity network infrastructure connection comprising overhead lines and underground cables and associated development; connection starting at Foel Trawsnant Wind Farm in the North, heading South through the Western edge of Maesteg to a connection point with the existing overhead line approximately 2km South-West of Llangynwyd.
As published by the council, reference P2025/0897
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Dec 2025
Received by Neath Port Talbot
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18 Dec 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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10 Feb 2026
Decision issued: No Objections
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28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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