19/09/2023
It's not all smooth sailing!
Most are now aware of the issues faced by the River Wye SAC (Special Area of Conservation) due to high levels of phosphate. The render shows part of an application submitted to Powys in 2021 and prior to the SAC issues coming to light. Mid way through the application Natural Resources Wales correctly placed restrictions upon development within the SAC catchment and the context of the application significantly altered.
Whilst we were able to continue with some aspects of the project, some (such as the event venue shown here) were placed on hold.
It's a good example of the tension between what's right for the environment and what's right for a rural economy. Hopefully, the River Wye will regain its health, and methods of removing excess phosphates from waste continue to evolve, however, much work still to be done.
