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13-03-2025
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UK's longest ski slope 'once in lifetime' opportunity
Plans to build the UK's longest ski slope in Merthyr Tydfil have been described as a "once in a lifetime" opportunity by councillors. The £300m Rhydycar West development would feature an indoor snow centre as well as a tropical waterpark and activity centre. The planning application from Marvel Ltd was recommended for refusal by Merthyr council officers due to concerns over its planned location, sustainability, scale, impact on the view and ecology. But at a planning committee on Wednesday, councillors voted against the recommendation and backed the project which could create an estimated 842 jobs and inject an additional £38m into the local economy each year. More Welsh attractions 'at risk' as Oakwood shuts 'I was prescribed surfing to help my depression' Man skis down Welsh hill that rarely sees snow The plans, first mooted in 2017, will now go before planning inspectorate Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW) who will consider whether to call it in. The attraction, which covers land to the south west of the A470/A4102 roundabout, would also include as many as 418 hotel rooms and up to 30 lodges. During Wednesday's meeting, councillor Clive Jones said it was by far the largest application that had come before the committee for decades, adding he had received more representations of support for this than any other application in 21 years. The council received more than 420 letters in support of the application and a petition in its favour has been signed by more than 2,800 people. Jones said the long-term economic benefit would be "unbelievable". He added: "Merthyr Tydfil needs massive investment and we have a duty to move this application for current and future generations." Councillor Declan Sammon said it was a "once in a lifetime opportunity" to bring something to Merthyr Tydfil that would "benefit our children and grandchildren". He said if the application was approved, the council would have done its part and it would be down to the Welsh government and the developers to deliver for the people of Merthyr Tydfil. Councillor Gareth Lewis said the council must show its "ambitions match the opportunities", while councillor Lee Davies said the development would establish Merthyr Tydfil as a major leisure and tourism destination. There have been 25 objections to the plans as well as officers' recommendation for refusal based on the negative impact on sites of special scientific interest and a site of importance for nature conservation. Concerns have also been voiced about the loss of a portion of ancient woodland protected by a tree preservation order. In their conclusion, officers said: "On balance the potential economic and social benefits including employment creation, significant private investment, and enhanced leisure facilities would not outweigh the harm identified to the important ecological and landscape value of the site." Meanwhile, residents have expressed concern over potential damage to the canal, increased traffic, air pollution and the visual impact on the Merthyr Tydfil landscape of outstanding historic interest. In March 2024 the council was told by the Welsh government it could refuse the application but a decision to grant planning permission would likely be ultimately taken by ministers. Is Merthyr set to become the St Moritz of Wales? 'UK's longest ski slope' plans unveiled Planning and Environment Decisions Wales
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12-03-2025
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Merthyr Tydfil ski slope 'once in a lifetime' opportunity
Plans to build the UK's longest ski slope in Merthyr Tydfil have been described as a "once in a lifetime" opportunity by £300m Rhydycar West development would feature an indoor snow centre as well as a tropical waterpark and activity planning application from Marvel Ltd was recommended for refusal by Merthyr council officers due to concerns over its planned location, sustainability, scale, impact on the view and at a planning committee on Wednesday, councillors voted against the recommendation and backed the project which could create an estimated 842 jobs and inject an additional £38m into the local economy each year. The plans, first mooted in 2017, will now go before planning inspectorate Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW) who will consider whether to call it attraction, which covers land to the south west of the A470/A4102 roundabout, would also include as many as 418 hotel rooms and up to 30 Wednesday's meeting, councillor Clive Jones said it was by far the largest application that had come before the committee for decades, adding he had received more representations of support for this than any other application in 21 council received more than 420 letters in support of the application and a petition in its favour has been signed by more than 2,800 said the long-term economic benefit would be "unbelievable".He added: "Merthyr Tydfil needs massive investment and we have a duty to move this application for current and future generations."Councillor Declan Sammon said it was a "once in a lifetime opportunity" to bring something to Merthyr Tydfil that would "benefit our children and grandchildren".He said if the application was approved, the council would have done its part and it would be down to the Welsh government and the developers to deliver for the people of Merthyr Gareth Lewis said the council must show its "ambitions match the opportunities", while councillor Lee Davies said the development would establish Merthyr Tydfil as a major leisure and tourism destination. There have been 25 objections to the plans as well as officers' recommendation for refusal based on the negative impact on sites of special scientific interest and a site of importance for nature have also been voiced about the loss of a portion of ancient woodland protected by a tree preservation their conclusion, officers said: "On balance the potential economic and social benefits including employment creation, significant private investment, and enhanced leisure facilities would not outweigh the harm identified to the important ecological and landscape value of the site."Meanwhile, residents have expressed concern over potential damage to the canal, increased traffic, air pollution and the visual impact on the Merthyr Tydfil landscape of outstanding historic March 2024 the council was told by the Welsh government it could refuse the application but a decision to grant planning permission would likely be ultimately taken by ministers.
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05-03-2025
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Plans for UK's longest ski slope face cold shoulder
Plans that could see Merthyr Tydfil become Wales' St Moritz are facing the cold shoulder after being recommended for refusal. The location, visual and ecological impact of the scheme, which would include the UK's longest ski slope at 500m (1,640 ft), have raised concerns among Merthyr Tydfil council officers. The development, called Rhydycar West, would include a snow centre, a tropical waterpark and an activity centre, all indoors, while there would be an activity area outdoors. There would also be as many as 418 hotel rooms, up to 30 lodges and potentially 830 parking spaces. The application, from Marvel Ltd, covers land to the south-west of Merthyr Tydfil's A470/A4102 roundabout. Plans for the attraction have previously been endorsed by GB Snowsport and Snowsport Cymru Wales, who said they wanted it to be an Olympic and elite athlete training hub. Historically it has been used for industrial activities with the remains of mine workings, spoil tips, canal and railway features still on site, according to the planning report. Man skis down Welsh hill that rarely sees snow The pioneering woman surfer in a sea of men Teen's joy as skateboarding added to GCSE sports There are scheduled ancient monuments and a Grade II listed building on the site, which is part of the Merthyr Tydfil landscape of outstanding historic interest. The site includes the Cwmglo and Glyndyrus site of special scientific interest, the Rhydycar West site of importance for nature conservation, ancient woodland and woods covered by tree preservation orders. A network of public rights of way crosses the site and into the surrounding area. A farm has been proposed as off-site compensation for ecological loss that cannot be provided within the site. In total there have been 141 letters in support of the application and 23 objections sent to the council. Supporters pointed to economic benefits including job creation, training opportunities and more tourists. They highlighted supply chain benefits and the possibility of the attraction driving further investment to the area. Opponents said the application was contrary to planning policy, would badly affect the landscape and historic designations and could damage the canal and affect public rights of way. There were also worries about congestion, pollution, noise, litter, anti-social behaviour, and destruction of natural habitat. The planning report outlined concern with the proposed development due to its planned location, sustainability, scale, impact on the view and ecology and the conflicts with national and local planning policies. The Welsh government's Design Commission for Wales issued a report and said it was "unable to support the proposal", setting out "significant and fundamental concerns". The council report said: "On balance, the potential economic and social benefits including employment creation, significant private investment, and enhanced leisure facilities would not outweigh the harm identified to the important ecological and landscape value of the site." The application is due to go before the council's planning committee on 12 March. 'UK's longest ski slope' plans unveiled Archive footage of Merthyr ski slope Is Merthyr set to become the St Moritz of Wales?
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05-03-2025
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Merthyr Tydfil ski slope plan faces rejection as refusal recommended
Plans that could see Merthyr Tydfil become Wales' St Moritz are facing the cold shoulder after being recommended for location, visual and ecological impact of the scheme, which would include the UK's longest ski slope at 500m (1,640 ft), have raised concerns among Merthyr Tydfil council development, called Rhydycar West, would include a snow centre, a tropical waterpark and an activity centre, all indoors, while there would be an activity area would also be as many as 418 hotel rooms, up to 30 lodges and potentially 830 parking spaces. The application, from Marvel Ltd, covers land to the south-west of Merthyr Tydfil's A470/A4102 roundabout. Plans for the attraction have previously been endorsed by GB Snowsport and Snowsport Cymru Wales, who said they wanted it to be an Olympic and elite athlete training it has been used for industrial activities with the remains of mine workings, spoil tips, canal and railway features still on site, according to the planning report. There are scheduled ancient monuments and a Grade II listed building on the site, which is part of the Merthyr Tydfil landscape of outstanding historic site includes the Cwmglo and Glyndyrus site of special scientific interest, the Rhydycar West site of importance for nature conservation, ancient woodland and woods covered by tree preservation orders.A network of public rights of way crosses the site and into the surrounding area.A farm has been proposed as off-site compensation for ecological loss that cannot be provided within the site. In total there have been 141 letters in support of the application and 23 objections sent to the pointed to economic benefits including job creation, training opportunities and more highlighted supply chain benefits and the possibility of the attraction driving further investment to the area. Opponents said the application was contrary to planning policy, would badly affect the landscape and historic designations and could damage the canal and affect public rights of were also worries about congestion, pollution, noise, litter, anti-social behaviour, and destruction of natural planning report outlined concern with the proposed development due to its planned location, sustainability, scale, impact on the view and ecology and the conflicts with national and local planning Welsh government's Design Commission for Wales issued a report and said it was "unable to support the proposal", setting out "significant and fundamental concerns".The council report said: "On balance, the potential economic and social benefits including employment creation, significant private investment, and enhanced leisure facilities would not outweigh the harm identified to the important ecological and landscape value of the site."The application is due to go before the council's planning committee on 12 March.
