Concern over plans for a massive mast to be built near Bannau Brycheiniog

Planners have recommended approval of a 122.5-metre mastEllie Gosley Senior Reporter, Elgan Hearn and Local Democracy Reporter20:47, 03 Aug 2026Updated 20:51, 03 Aug 2026People in a Welsh village are really concerned about plans for a massive mast which could be built near the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.‌Planning officials are continuing to recommend that councillors approve the contentious temporary 122.5-metre-high weather mast, despite the scheme having attracted 57 objections. There are fears about the visual impact of the mast, as well as potential disruption to wildlife.‌At a meeting of Powys County Council's Planning Committee on Thursday, August 6, the application by Garreg Fawr Energy Park Limited for a meteorological mast and ancillary structure for a five-year period at la