Pa gynlluniau sydd gan Lywodraeth Cymru i newid y gyfraith gynllunio fel y byddai angen i bob siop newydd sy'n gwerthu e-sigaréts neu fêps wneud cais i'w cyngor lleol am ganiatâd i agor, fel sy'n cael ei gynnig ar gyfer Lloegr?
The Welsh Government will consider what contribution the planning system can make to address this during the next review of planning legislation relating to use classes. However, planning law may be limited in what it can achieve as the sale of e-cigarettes or vapes may be ancillary to the primary use of a business.
A key provision of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 is the introduction of a licensing scheme for retailers in Wales selling tobacco, vaping, and nicotine products. The Welsh Government is committed to making use of these new powers as soon as possible to maximise wider public health benefits and will be engaging with key stakeholders, including local authorities, on progress and timescales for implementation.