A call for new industrial units on land near the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park offices has been given the go-ahead, but they can’t be occupied until the end of the year.
In an application submitted to Pembrokeshire County Council, Sean Lavelle, through agent Stewart Longhurst, sought permission for five industrial units on land north of Richmond Road, West Llanion Industrial Estate, Pembroke Dock.
A supporting statement said: “Planning permission was granted [in 2021] for the erection of two light industrial/business units (B1 use) in outline, with only landscaping being a reserved matter,” adding: “The outline application was approved on November 8, 2021 for two blocks of light industrial units (B1 uses). Block 1 was a two-storey building with ground floor workshops, with offices etc on the first floor. Block 2 was for a single storey building which housed two workshops.
“The current application seeks permission for a smaller scale development, still of two blocks, but of single storey construction throughout.
“It is considered that there is more market demand for the erection of single-storey units to support smaller enterprises than envisaged under the original scheme. Similarly, it is contended that this proposal would have less impact on the conservation area and would enhance this part of the industrial estate.”
It added: “It is respectfully considered that the scheme reflects and enhances the existing industrial units close to the site and attempts to blend in with the red brick office buildings of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.”
It went on to say: “The proposed units will be built to high specifications to ensure that the development reflects the conservation area setting and to promote environmental sustainability.”
The application was supported by Pembroke Dock Town council, which said it welcomed new business opportunities in the town.
Welsh Water Dwr Cymru raised no objections, but proposed a condition on any approval be added.
“The proposed development would drain to Pembroke Dock Waste water Treatment Works which is currently failing to comply with the 95 per cent quartile for its flow passed forward (FPF) performance.
“However, a scheme is planned for completion by December 31, 2026. No buildings on the application site shall be brought into beneficial use earlier than December 31, 2026, unless the scheme at the Waste Water Treatment Works, into which the development shall drain, has been completed and written confirmation of this has been issued by the local planning authority.”
The application was conditionally approved, conditions including the December 31 timescale outlined above.
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