A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu pa sgyrsiau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn eu cael i wireddu manteision ystyried lleoliad, cyfeiriadedd, dyluniad a deunyddiau wrth ddiogelu adeiladau newydd rhag y risg o stormydd gwynt?
The impact of high wind speeds and prevailing wind direction are important design considerations in new developments. Technical Advice Note 12: Design (2016) and the accompanying Site & Context Analysis Guide (2016) provide guidance around siting, orientation and built form. The Design Commission for Wales actively promotes best practice in design and supports the Welsh Government in monitoring the effectiveness of national planning policy.
Requirements for wind loadings form part of the structure requirements of the building regulations. They are derived from the Code of Practice for wind loads BS 6399-2:1997: Loading for buildings. The requirements apply to all parts of the UK and are applicable to new buildings and new structures, alterations and additions to existing buildings and existing structures and existing construction on change of use.