Planning and development

The 38 acres site near Sarn., From Our Food 1200.

Powys County Council

Three fruit and veg farms plan near Newtown approved by Powys council

North East Wales National Park Proposal. Source NRW

North East Wales National Park Proposal. Source NRW

Powys County Council

New national park in Wales 'could leave latest plans for Powys obsolete'

Old Llwyn Onn Farm have lodged the plans

Old Llwyn Onn Farm have lodged the plans

Planning and development

Major agricultural development proposed in Wrexham by farm

The proposal for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on land east of the Greenlink Converter Station, near Pembroke Power Station.

The proposal for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on land east of the Greenlink Converter Station, near Pembroke Power Station.

Pembrokeshire County Council

National Grid battery storage scheme site visit call defeated by one vote

Plans have been submitted which would expand Callum Hughes Machinery

Plans have been submitted which would expand Callum Hughes Machinery

Plans submitted to expand growing agricultural repair business

Cwmmau Farmhouse

Cwmmau Farmhouse

Planning and development

Mystery surrounds major film shoot at this Borders farmhouse

Greenmeadow Community Farm.

Greenmeadow Community Farm.

Torfaen County Borough Council

New animal barn at council's community farm is approved

The current National Sheep Association Building at the Royal Welsh Showground in Llanelwedd. Powys County Council planning documents.

The current National Sheep Association Building at the Royal Welsh Showground in Llanelwedd. Powys County Council planning documents.

Planning and development

Royal Welsh Showground building plan 'needs more time'

An archive image of a hay bale.

An archive image of a hay bale.

Planning and development

Farmer's bid for for new barn rejected as council questioned agricultural need

Pen Y Waun Farm in Bedwas. Credit: Google

Pen Y Waun Farm in Bedwas. Credit: Google

Local government

Farmers hope to open dog-walking area as part of diversification plan

The development site known as Caemawdy is just outside Bronllys. Image: UK Grid Reference Finder

The development site known as Caemawdy is just outside Bronllys. Image: UK Grid Reference Finder

Planning and development

Fresh move to build controversial home on Powys farmland

The Dyffryn Farm complex buildings (on the right) near Meifod. Powys councillors have agreed an application to extend an agricultural building at the site that will be used to keep livestock. From Google Streetview.

The Dyffryn Farm complex buildings (on the right) near Meifod. Powys councillors have agreed an application to extend an agricultural building at the site that will be used to keep livestock. From Google Streetview.

Powys County Council

Plans for barn approved on Powys councillor's farm despite flooding fears

Ponds will vary in size from 10 metres to 26 metres in diameter.

Ponds will vary in size from 10 metres to 26 metres in diameter.

Powys County Council

New wetland aimed at tackling 'ecological emergency'

Applicant Mr Gareth Williams applied to Conwy County Council’s planning department, seeking permission to erect a rural enterprise dwelling at Disgarth Ucha in Llangwm..

Applicant Mr Gareth Williams applied to Conwy County Council’s planning department, seeking permission to erect a rural enterprise dwelling at Disgarth Ucha in Llangwm..

Farmer permitted to build home on land - but it can't be sold on open market

John Phillips, of Broniarth Farm, between Newtown and Abermule.

John Phillips, of Broniarth Farm, between Newtown and Abermule.

Planning and development

Farm shop plans near Newtown Bypass given the go-ahead

The application says Wales has the potential to produce more fruit and veg.

The application says Wales has the potential to produce more fruit and veg.

Land near Newtown could become three new farm enterprises

The Station Grill in Llansantffraid will be converted into office space. From Google Streetview.

The Station Grill in Llansantffraid will be converted into office space. From Google Streetview.

Village restaurant to be converted into offices for Powys farm supplies giant

The two effluent tanks at Dairy Partners' mozzarella factory site near Newcastle Emlyn. Image: Carmarthenshire Council

The two effluent tanks at Dairy Partners' mozzarella factory site near Newcastle Emlyn. Image: Carmarthenshire Council

Mozzarella factory cleaning tanks given go-ahead after installing without consent

The entrance to Castle Farm, advertising its milk vending machine, in June 2023. Credit: Google

The entrance to Castle Farm, advertising its milk vending machine, in June 2023. Credit: Google

Planning and development

Farmers' TikTok viral milkshake machines stir up trouble for neighbours

Planning and development

Work on agricultural track prompted complaint to council planning department

Denbighshire residents have until April 14 to comment on plans for a nature reserve at the council-owned land at the disused Greengates Farm on Abergele Road, near St Asaph Business Park.

Denbighshire residents have until April 14 to comment on plans for a nature reserve at the council-owned land at the disused Greengates Farm on Abergele Road, near St Asaph Business Park.

Nature reserve plans plus education centre for St Asaph farm

Applicants Richard and Ffion Montgomery-Smith applied to Denbighshire’s planning department, seeking permission to demolish a storage building and convert a cow shed into a house..

Applicants Richard and Ffion Montgomery-Smith applied to Denbighshire’s planning department, seeking permission to demolish a storage building and convert a cow shed into a house..

Planning and development

Plan to turn north Wales cow shed into a home likely to be approved

A scheme for a self-serve egg and farm shop has been submitted to Ceredigion planners. Picture:

A scheme for a self-serve egg and farm shop has been submitted to Ceredigion planners. Picture:

Ceredigion County Council

Egg and farm shop to open at award-winning west Wales farm

Route of pylons from Powys wind farm change after public consultation

Route of pylons from Powys wind farm change after public consultation

Planning and development

Route of pylons from Powys wind farm changed after public response

A cross party approach being taken in a bid to ensure wind farms in the county are connected to the grid via underground cables rather than pylons. Image: Andrew Martin, Pixabay

A cross party approach being taken in a bid to ensure wind farms in the county are connected to the grid via underground cables rather than pylons. Image: Andrew Martin, Pixabay

Planning and development

Cross party calls to bury electricity cables amid Powys pylon fears

Plans for sheep milking and cattle dairy project approved for historic Gwynedd site

Mr Clay Burrows of Aviagen Turkeys Ltd has applied to Denbighshire, seeking planning permission to demolish his existing seven poultry sheds, replacing them with two linked units at his farm at Bryn Golau, Saron, Denbigh..

Mr Clay Burrows of Aviagen Turkeys Ltd has applied to Denbighshire, seeking planning permission to demolish his existing seven poultry sheds, replacing them with two linked units at his farm at Bryn Golau, Saron, Denbigh..

Plans for turkey farm near Denbigh get green light

The cattle shed was refused retrospective planning permission and an enforcement notice served to remove it.

The cattle shed was refused retrospective planning permission and an enforcement notice served to remove it.

Pembrokeshire County Council

High Court battle over cattle shed built without permission set to continue

A farm shop could be built near Newtown.

A farm shop could be built near Newtown.

Farmer wants to build new farm shop on the outskirts of Newtown

Trewern Farms Ltd was granted retrospective permission for an agricultural workshop and equipment store at Trewern, Velindre. Picture: Pembrokeshire Coast National Park webcast.

Trewern Farms Ltd was granted retrospective permission for an agricultural workshop and equipment store at Trewern, Velindre. Picture: Pembrokeshire Coast National Park webcast.

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Farm shed built without permission at appeal site backed by national park planners

The Gaer, Golfa near Castle Caereinion, where plans to change the use of the land and building from agricultural timber sawmill and log cabin making business have been submitted to Powys County Council once again. Picture by Elgan Hearn - Local Demo

The Gaer, Golfa near Castle Caereinion, where plans to change the use of the land and building from agricultural timber sawmill and log cabin making business have been submitted to Powys County Council once again. Picture by Elgan Hearn - Local Demo

Planning and development

Welshpool business 'could become pig farm if plans are refused again'

Garn Fach, near Dolfor and Llandinam. Picture by EDF Renewables

Garn Fach, near Dolfor and Llandinam. Picture by EDF Renewables

Planning and development

Yet another new windfarm proposed in Powys as Bute Energy opens consultation

Mr Clay Burrows of Aviagen Turkeys Ltd has applied to Denbighshire, seeking planning permission to demolish his existing seven poultry sheds, replacing them with two linked units at his farm at Bryn Golau, Saron, Denbigh..

Mr Clay Burrows of Aviagen Turkeys Ltd has applied to Denbighshire, seeking planning permission to demolish his existing seven poultry sheds, replacing them with two linked units at his farm at Bryn Golau, Saron, Denbigh..

Decision on turkey-breeding unit plan near Denbigh on hold

The farm owners want to make the holiday lets a permanent presence

The farm owners want to make the holiday lets a permanent presence

Shropshire Council

Powys border farm bids to make holiday let business lawful

Mr Clay Burrows of Aviagen Turkeys Ltd has applied to Denbighshire, seeking planning permission to demolish his existing seven poultry sheds, replacing them with two linked units at his farm at Bryn Golau, Saron, Denbigh.

Mr Clay Burrows of Aviagen Turkeys Ltd has applied to Denbighshire, seeking planning permission to demolish his existing seven poultry sheds, replacing them with two linked units at his farm at Bryn Golau, Saron, Denbigh.

Fears raised over turkey unit plan near Denbigh that could house up to 6,000 birds

Wrexham Markets, High St

Wrexham Markets, High St

Wrexham Butchers Market refurbishment update shared to highlight progress

Plans have been submitted to convert a cowshed at Great House Barn, Llanfihangel, into a wedding venue. (https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/695951).

Plans have been submitted to convert a cowshed at Great House Barn, Llanfihangel, into a wedding venue. (https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/695951).

Llanfihangel-nant-Melan

Moo-ving ceremonies planned as cowshed could become wedding venue

Pembrokeshire County Council said it is open to working the applicant of a farm barn attraction refused planning permission. Main Pictures: Pixabay.

Pembrokeshire County Council said it is open to working the applicant of a farm barn attraction refused planning permission. Main Pictures: Pixabay.

Pembrokeshire County Council

Council 'open to working' with recently refused farm park attraction owner

How the indoor horse training arena could look. From Roger Parry and Partners.

How the indoor horse training arena could look. From Roger Parry and Partners.

Powys County Council

'Sports horses' training facility planned for farm near Welshpool

The barns at present, and how two of them would have looked if converted

The barns at present, and how two of them would have looked if converted

Why these Borders barns can't become five houses

Disgwylfa or the Watchtower or Lookout, in the Banwy Valley.

Disgwylfa or the Watchtower or Lookout, in the Banwy Valley.

National government

New national park in Powys 'could drive up house prices'

'No To Pylons' banners and signs adorn Powys roadsides, including this one outside Cilmeri.

'No To Pylons' banners and signs adorn Powys roadsides, including this one outside Cilmeri.

Protesters renew calls for Powys energy schemes to be put on hold

An image showing a new play barn planned for Greenmeadow Community Farm and a new approach to the farm house.

An image showing a new play barn planned for Greenmeadow Community Farm and a new approach to the farm house.

Torfaen County Borough Council

This is how Greenmeadow Community Farm could look after £3.7m transformation

There could be 25 wind turbines installed between Llanerfyl and Cefn Coch.

There could be 25 wind turbines installed between Llanerfyl and Cefn Coch.

Planning and development

People's views to be 'carefully considered' over North Powys windfarm and pylons plan

An example of the type of pylon Bute Energy wants to install to connect the new Powys windfarm to the grid.

An example of the type of pylon Bute Energy wants to install to connect the new Powys windfarm to the grid.

Energy company claims to set £6m community pot from new energy pylons

People at the meeting in Meifod raise their hands to object to the pylon proposal.

People at the meeting in Meifod raise their hands to object to the pylon proposal.

Planning and development

Powys campaign group says it has heard 'unanimous opposition' to pylons

An application to create an indoor farmers market/traders barn on the site of a deer farm attraction near Tenby is expected to be refused.

An application to create an indoor farmers market/traders barn on the site of a deer farm attraction near Tenby is expected to be refused.

Planning and development

Plans for indoor farmers’ market on deer farm site expected to be refused

The marquee at the Hobbs' farm in Mynyddislwyn. Credit: CCBC

The marquee at the Hobbs' farm in Mynyddislwyn. Credit: CCBC

Planning and development

'Not compatible with country lifestyle': Row over plans for wedding venue on farmland

Cllr Jonathan Wilkinson

Cllr Jonathan Wilkinson

Powys County Council

Councillor given green light for rebuilt barn on his land

A new study could see changes at the showground

A new study could see changes at the showground

Royal Welsh Show

Royal Welsh Showground project could see parts of the site redeveloped

Image: Bute Energy

Image: Bute Energy

Revealed: New windfarm and network of power lines crossing Powys

Some of Beneath the Wood Animal Sanctuary’s pigs. Picture: Dolly Yang.

Some of Beneath the Wood Animal Sanctuary’s pigs. Picture: Dolly Yang.

Planning and development

Sanctuary which saved 53 pigs from 'horror farm' wants council okay to keep going

A retrospective application for a hoof trimming building at Langdon Mill Farm, near Jeffreyston, has been approved. Picture: Reading Agricultural Consultants Ltd application to Pembrokeshire County Council.

A retrospective application for a hoof trimming building at Langdon Mill Farm, near Jeffreyston, has been approved. Picture: Reading Agricultural Consultants Ltd application to Pembrokeshire County Council.

Planning and development

Retrospective plans for one of Pembrokeshire’s largest dairy farms get go-ahead

Dairy cows. Stock picture

Dairy cows. Stock picture

Plans for milking parlour near Ruthin could create jobs