Planning inspector raised concerns over individual and cumulative impact of this and other floating wind projects, but minister said benefits of project for Wales and national clean power objectives outweighed the negativesThe First Minister of Wales, Rhun ap Iorwerth, speaking at a podium and his minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, Siân Gwenllian, who granted approval to the floating wind project standing second from the right.Photo: Plaid Cymru/Matthew Horwood/FlickrFloating WindPublished 7 August 2026, 11:08Updated 7 August 2026, 11:43CiercoWalesUK
Why planner said no to UK floating wind project – and why minister overruled him
Planning inspector raised concerns over individual and cumulative impact of this and other floating wind projects, but minister said benefits of project for Wales and national clean power objectives outweighed the negatives
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