en.Wedoany.com Reported - A planning application for a major employment park in Mid Wales, expected to create over 370 jobs, has been formally submitted. The project, named CymruTech Park, is located adjacent to Newtown College and has been developed by Asbri Planning and Hiraeth Architecture on behalf of Powys County Council and the NPTC Group of Colleges.

The project plans include an advanced manufacturing centre, modern business units, and a new Green Skills Academy, designed to support innovation and skills development in green technology and advanced manufacturing. This hybrid planning application includes full details for the first phase of development, covering site access, the Green Skills Academy, and the initial business units, while granting outline permission for subsequent phases on the 4.75-hectare site. The site has been designated as a key employment area for Newtown in the local development plan.

During the planning process, the project underwent statutory pre-application consultation, including a public event held at Hafren. Residents raised concerns during the consultation phase regarding traffic, environmental impact, and the proximity of the development to homes. In response, the planning scheme has been refined, including updates to the landscape strategy, increased tree planting and green buffers, particularly around the Green Skills Academy, and the retention of existing site features such as the community orchard. The application is supported by technical assessments covering transport, noise, flood risk, and ecology.

CymruTech Park represents a significant investment in the future of Mid Wales, aiming to create high-quality jobs and support local business growth. Mark Dacey, Chief Executive of the NPTC Group of Colleges, stated that the project combines education, industry, and cutting-edge facilities like the Green Skills Academy, with the potential to unlock opportunities and support local ambitions. CymruTech Park and the advanced manufacturing centre are expected to contribute £82 million in output to the region.

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