Overview
- Merthyr Tydfil’s planning committee approved the scheme on 7 January, voting unanimously against an officer recommendation to refuse.
- The project at Rhydycar West is slated to include a 400-metre FIS-spec indoor snow slope, an indoor tropical waterpark, a 418-room hotel, 30 woodland lodges and a conference centre.
- Developers outline a proposed schedule with construction targeted to start in 2027 and an opening aimed for 2030, subject to financing and detailed consents.
- The Welsh Government confirmed in November it would not call in the application, leaving the decision with the local authority.
- Supporters including the council leader and Snowsport Cymru Wales cite economic regeneration and a national performance hub, with developers saying the venue could host Welsh and GB winter teams.