Y Bryn

Onshore wind farm

Acceptance

Following three phases of extensive local community and technical consultation during 2021, 2022 and 2023, Y Bryn Wind Farm has been submitted to and validated by Planning and Environment Decision Wales (PEDW), which starts a five week representation period, where anyone can provide comment to PEDW regarding the proposals. The representation period will run until 24th May 2024.

There is a climate emergency. Whilst no project capable of making a significant contribution towards addressing the Net Zero imperative can come itself without effects, we hope that you will agree that on balance the renewable energy generation and emissions savings; security of supply; economic, employment & community socio-economic benefits; and accordance with local and national Welsh Government policies all support an acceleration in renewable energy.

Provide comments on behalf of Y Bryn Wind Farm:

Interested parties can comment on Y Bryn Wind Farm by writing or emailing Planning and Environment Decision Wales (PEDW). This can be done by the following methods:

• You can view the application documents and register your interest in the proposals on the DNS website:  https://planningcasework.service.gov.wales and search for ‘Y Bryn Wind Farm’.
• Email: [email protected]
• Write to PEDW: Planning and Environment Decisions Wales, Crown Buildings, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NQ
• Phone: 0300 0604400

Project benefits

Some of the benefits of Y Bryn Wind Farm include:

  • Y Bryn will generate around 317,883 megawatt-hours of renewable electricity per year, equivalent to the annual needs of 85,700 average UK homes or approximately 68% of households in Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend council areas combined.
  • Y Bryn will offset over 137,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel generation each year.*
  • Y Bryn will deliver a Biodiversity Net Benefit through the agreed Habitat Management Plan.
  • Y Bryn will deliver significant improvements to access for a range of forest users through an Access Management and Enhancement Plan.
  • Up to 20% of the project will be available for local ownership (10% local individuals and community groups, and 10% for public sector bodies to invest in).
  • Y Bryn will deliver £8,000/MW (per Mega Watt) to a community benefit fund, which could be in the region of £1million per year for the lifetime of the project.
  • Y Bryn will pay substantial business rates to the two local councils.
  • Y Bryn will bring local jobs and investment during construction and operation.
  • Y Bryn will contribute approximately 7.3% of the remaining shortfall against the Welsh Government’s 2030 target to generate 70% of consumed electricity by renewable means.
  • Y Bryn is located within a Strategic Search Area (SSA) for large scale wind energy developments identified in 2004, and is partially within a Pre Assessed Area (PAA) identified more recently.