Planning and the Welsh Language

The way ahead

This paper is a summary of the work that has been done by a consortium of organisations made up of local authorities (LAs), Bwrdd yr Iaith (the Welsh Language Board (WLB)), the Home Builders Federation (HBF) and the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG).

This paper represents the collective efforts of all partners with an interest in developing a better understanding of the relationship between land use planning and Welsh language in order to promote the wellbeing of the language and the cultural character of local communities. It does not represent the policy of any of the participating bodies.

It sets out the:

• General background;
• Context for the study;
• Aims and objectives of the study;
• Overview of the work done by the consultants;
• Conclusions;
• Recommendations.

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SNPA Technical Guidance

Drawing on the research commissioned for the document above the authority has worked with Cyngor Gwynedd to develop technical guidance that can be applied across both local planning authorities.

The Guidance is intended to provide guidance about the manner in which the Planning Authority will deal with developments which may have an effect on the future of the Welsh language within the community.

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