Replacement wind turbine at Glynhafren Old Hall, Llanidloes

What was proposed

The application proposed replacing an existing wind turbine with a 46-metre blade-tip turbine and associated infrastructure and works.

“Application Number: 26/0255/FUL Grid Ref: E: 289492 N: 284747 Community Council: Llangurig Community Valid Date: 02.03.2026”

“Proposal: Erection of a replacement wind turbine together with all associated infrastructure and works (blade hub height 31.5, blade tip height 46m)”

Officer report

The planning history

The existing turbine was granted consent in 2014 with a 24.76-metre hub height and 34.37-metre maximum blade-tip height.

“P/2013/1045 Installation of a single wind turbine (hub height of 24.76 metres and maximum blade tip of 34.37 metres) and associated Consent 13th Jan 2014”

Officer report

Who spoke at the meeting

A county councillor spoke as local representative, while the agent and applicant also addressed the committee.

What members discussed

Members discussed further representations, grid connection capacity, neighbouring noise, construction traffic on the public right of way, shadow flicker and biodiversity conditions.

“At the request of the Chair, Officers responded to concerns raised by Councillor Glyn Preston regarding grid connection capacity. Members were advised that an existing grid connection was already in place and that no evidence had been submitted to suggest that a grid connection could not be achieved.”

“Members sought clarification regarding the noise levels affecting neighbouring dwellings and concerns relating to the public right of way, particularly in respect of construction traffic. The Planning Officer advised that both neighbouring dwellings had been included within the noise assessment and were found to experience acceptable noise levels.”

Minutes

The committee vote

The committee resolved to grant consent subject to the conditions in the officer report, in line with the officer recommendation.

“RESOLVED: Reason for decision: that the application be granted consent, subject to the conditions set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.”

“As officer’s recommendation as set out in the report which is filed with the signed minutes.”

Minutes

The final decision

Consent was granted subject to conditions covering biodiversity, construction traffic, aviation safety, removal, noise and approved plans.

“The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and documents: • Application Form: 26/0255/FUL • Location Plan Drawing No: 81264/GD/001 Date: 2025/10/30 • Proposed Block Plan Drawing No: 81264/GD/003 Date: 2025/10/30 • Biodiversity Enhancement Plan Drawing No. 81264/GD/003 Date: 2025/10/30 • Proposed Wind Turbine Drawing No.”

“No development shall commence until a Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) has been submitted to and approved by both the Local Planning Authority in consultation with Welsh Government (Transport).”

Officer report