OPIN-2025-0460 Opposition to Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) in Pembrokeshire (e) Tabled on 29/01/2025

This Senedd
1. Notes:
a) the opposition by Pembrokeshire residents to the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) proposal by the Ministry of Defence;
b) concerns regarding the visual and tourism impact of 27 large radar dishes in view of a coastal national park of significant UK importance and national heritage in nearby St Davids;
c) concerns regarding unaddressed health risks and regional security implications; and
d) the petition of 16,000 signatures against the proposal.
2. Calls on the Welsh Government to commission an authoritative impact assessment of the plan to better inform residents and decision-makers