Councils reported on climate and nature plans this month, including net zero reports in Carmarthenshire and Powys and nature plans in Neath Port Talbot, Caerphilly and Bridgend. Planning committees also dealt with carbon capture, flood-related and biodiversity matters.[4][14][2][12][5][1]
Written in November 2026 from council records since 20 September 2026, open consultations and official sources. Written automatically, then checked: every point names its sources and every figure appears in them. Follow the links to check anything before relying on it.
Every Welsh council has declared or responded to the climate emergency and has plans to cut its own emissions, from buildings, vehicles and the things it buys. Councils also manage flood risk on local rivers and streams.
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| Council | Items | With a decision |
|---|---|---|
| Vale of Glamorgan | 138 | 16 |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | 55 | 52 |
| Gwynedd | 55 | 52 |
| Pembrokeshire | 43 | 36 |
| Carmarthenshire | 41 | 39 |
| Swansea | 40 | 31 |
| Powys | 40 | 29 |
| Monmouthshire | 38 | 9 |
| Wrexham | 27 | 27 |
| Cardiff | 27 | 24 |
| Conwy | 27 | 24 |
| Denbighshire | 22 | 17 |
| Flintshire | 21 | 11 |
| Newport | 21 | 10 |
| Blaenau Gwent | 17 | 17 |
| Neath Port Talbot | 16 | 9 |
| Caerphilly | 16 | 0 |
| Ceredigion | 9 | 8 |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 8 | 7 |
| Torfaen | 7 | 6 |
| Bridgend | 5 | 0 |
Decided: Members delegated to the Head of Environment Department the power to approve the application, subject to a Section 106 agreement (a legal deal in which the developer pays towards local services) or a unilateral agreement for an education contribution and play equipment on the open space, and to conditions. A proposal to refuse the application fell on a recorded vote, with 6 in favour and 9 against.
Decided: Members delegated powers to the Senior Planning Manager (officers decide without a further committee vote) to refuse the application. The reasons were: visual harm in the Llŷn Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB, a nationally protected landscape); insufficient information for an assessment of the Pen Llŷn and Sarnau Special Area of Conservation (a protected wildlife site); loss of the best and most versatile farmland; a sub-standard entrance with a second entrance left unrestricted; no drainage statement; and no flood consequences assessment in flood zones 2 and 3.
Decided: The committee resolved to refuse the application, for four reasons. The reasons were: the huts would create new permanent camping accommodation in a Special Landscape Area (a local landscape protection area); there is insufficient information on the effect on the Afon Dyfrdwy and Llyn Tegid Special Area of Conservation; flood consequences were not assessed in flood zones 2 and 3; and no drainage statement was submitted.
Decided: Members were minded to refuse the application, contrary to the officer recommendation. The matter was deferred to a later meeting for a report on the strengths and weaknesses of refusing against officer advice.
Decided: Council approved the replacement of Councillor E T Kirchner with Councillor L V Walton on the Climate Change & Nature Recovery Strategic Transformation Committee.
Decided: The Committee refused planning permission for the repair, alteration and extension of the building at Rainbow Bargain Ltd, Bangor Street, Roath, and for a change to a flexible mixed use. The reason given was that the height and position of the northern extension would be too close to the side windows of the neighbouring property, which has consent for residential use. This would harm the amenity of its occupants, and the minute says it is contrary to Policy KP5 of the adopted Local Development Plan 2016.
Decided: The committee approved the application subject to the conditions in the report.
Decided: The committee approved the application subject to the conditions in the report. Councillor J Preston joined the meeting during this item but said she would not vote.
Decided: The Cabinet Member approved ten applications from Round 16 of the fund, totalling £91,769.19. Awards range from £3,819.65 to £15,000, subject to the usual terms and conditions.
Decided: The Cabinet Member declared Ffynnon Helyg, Pwll, Llanelli, about 10 hectares, as a Local Nature Reserve, a legal status for council-owned land managed for wildlife and people. The report noted that a public notice will follow the declaration.
Decided: The committee granted planning permission, subject to the conditions in the report and addendum. The addendum proposed changing condition 6 to allow five years of data gathering.
Decided: Members approved the application, in line with the officer recommendation. Councillor M Powell abstained, as he was not present for the full debate.
Decided: The committee was minded to grant conditional planning permission and authorised the Development and Building Control Manager to issue the decision under delegated powers. Officers confirmed that the pruning and mitigation measures in the Tree Condition Survey would be made a condition.
Decided: Cabinet approved a net addition of £16.699m to the capital programme. It noted that the total programme now stands at £112.241m. It approved using £121,000 from the Ffit Conwy carbon reduction budget as match funding for LED lighting in Colwyn Bay and Abergele.
Decided: The committee recommended that Cabinet approve a net addition of £16.699m to the capital programme and note the total of £112.241m. It also recommended approval of £121,000 from the Ffit Conwy carbon reduction budget as match funding for LED lighting in Colwyn Bay and Abergele.
Decided: The Cabinet Member approved a grant of £24,965.63 to Dryslwyn Community Shop Ltd, subject to the usual terms and conditions and those in the report.
Decided: The committee approved the change of use to an ambulance station, against officer recommendation, and gave delegated authority over planning conditions. The decision is to be referred to Natural Resources Wales, which can call it in, meaning it may be reviewed before it takes effect.
Decided: Application 1: licence revoked. Application 2: licence suspended for 7 days. Application 3: licence revoked. Application 4: written warning. Application 5: written warning. Application 6: deferred to the next meeting. Application 7: application for a licence refused. Application 8: application approved. Application 9: application refused.
Decided: The Sub-Committee noted the activities that have taken place and are planned for the park in 2026. It approved the use of the park as a key host venue for events in the full application for Pontypridd to become the inaugural UK Town of Culture in 2028, and for activity linked to developing that application. The minute records no final decision on whether to hold official centenary celebrations for the Bandstand, the National Lido of Wales, or the Evan James and James James memorial; the resolutions list these as matters for the Sub-Committee to decide.
Decided: The Committee resolved to grant the application, subject to the conditions in the report and addendum or reported at the meeting.
AGREED that Carbon Intensity Analysis report in relation to the Dyfed Pension Fund be noted.
Decided: The Panel agreed its role. The minute gives no further detail.
Decided: The minute records no decision. The Panel heard the update and welcomed the progress made so far.
Decided: The minute records no decision. The Panel discussed the National Emergency Briefing Film, and councillors will be shown it before the September Council meeting.
Decided: The Committee approved the porch and retaining wall, subject to conditions. It was minded to approve removal of the chimney stacks, because the loss was not harmful to the heritage value of the street scene. A minded-to decision must return to Committee before it is final.