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Planning Consultation Response NP/24/0638/FUL - Land at Froghall Yard, Moreton Lane, Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, SA69 9JG

The creation of one traveller site incorporating one static caravan, one touring caravan, day/utility room & ecological enhancements (partly retrospective)

On 06/03/2025 Councillors voted unanimously to Object.  The details below have been emailed to the National Park Planning Team:

Nearly 50 members of the public attended the meeting on 6th March raising many objections. They have a petition of 297 signatures which will be submitted to the National Park. Councillors make the following comments for consideration by the National Park:

Inappropriate Location / Conflicting with National Park Purpose

The site is agricultural land with no caravan or other use in over 30 years.  This previously unspoilt location is an important part of the landscape setting of the village.
Development would conflict with the statutory purposes of National Parks: conserving and enhancing the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area.
Site is overlooked from Incline Way above and cannot be adequately screened.
Two previous planning applications have been rejected on the site.  PCNPA should be consistent with previous decisions.
This is agricultural land, outside the settlement boundary and would conflict with the LDP.  Also, the site is in too close proximity to the stream with potential pollution risks to the blue flag beach.  Concerns were expressed over sewage system capacity.

Damage to Biodiversity and Wildlife

Councillors were frustrated that extensive clearance work has already taken place on site.  Removing multiple mature trees and apparently disturbing a badger habitat.

There has been no ecological / biodiversity study of the site in the condition it was prior to the Applicant starting work without permission.

Access

Access is via a minor road / bridleway and is insufficient for safe vehicular access.

Potential Precedent

Permission here would be gross overdevelopment setting a precedent for development literally anywhere throughout the National Park, including the additional land owned by the Applicant adjacent to the application site.

Applicant Has No Local Connection to Saundersfoot Area

The Applicant lives in Pontypool and claims no connection to the area.  There is no rationale as to why the Applicant chose a site approximately 100 miles away from their home.

Cllr Sarah Whiddett, Chair of the Community Liaison and Communication Working Group, is pleased to announce the launch of Saundersfoot's new website saundersfoot-cc.gov.wales