Community

Holiday let yacht in Pembrokeshire garden refused

Published

1 year ago

October 7, 2024

Bruce Sinclair - Local Democracy Reporter

Plans for a holiday accommodation yacht in a Milford Haven garden have been turned down by Pembrokeshire County Council.

In an application to county planners, Phil Howe, through agent Hughes Architectural, sought permission to site the Sea Ray 290 yacht in the garden of The Cellar, Cellar Hill, near the foreshore to Castle Pill.

An officer report, recommending refusal, said: “The application seeks planning permission for the installation of a Sea Ray 290 yacht to be permanently mounted within the side garden, to provide holiday accommodation. Foundations would be constructed, and bracing pillars provided to support the yacht. The yacht would comprise two bedrooms gallery, and toilet/shower on the lower deck with steps to the upper deck.”

It adds: “The proposed yacht would be small and simple in scale. The site is clearly visible, however, during the planning site visit it was observed that the foreshore and coastline of Castle Pill contains a mixture of boats of different shapes and sizes which are anchored or stored there. Given the context of the site and its location, it is considered that the proposal would be viewed within the context of the built form and the nature of the waterway and would therefore have a limited visual impact.”

However, it says that, while the proposal would provide economic benefits through additional tourism facilities, it would lead to a “loss of green infrastructure as a result of the development,” with officers saying proposed ecological mitigations are insufficient.

The report also says there are insufficient parking spaces available for the proposal, and it “fails to demonstrate that acceptable foul drainage has been provided”.

The application was refused on grounds including foul waste disposal concerns, the site being in a flood zone without a Flood Consequences Assessment, insufficient parking provision, and the scheme “fails to demonstrate how green infrastructure has been incorporated into the design of the proposed development,” adding: “Furthermore, the application proposes the loss of green infrastructure as a result of the development and the proposed ecological mitigations are not considered to be sufficient for the scale of the development proposed.”

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

Published

18 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Group marks December meeting with charity collection and Christmas celebrations

NARBELLES WI rounded off the year with a festive December meeting featuring a bring-and-share buffet, party games and a Secret Santa gift exchange.

Members also used the occasion to support families in need across the county, collecting food items and presenting a £120 cheque to Ann Watling from Pembrokeshire Food Bank. The donation represents the proceeds of the group’s bucket collection during Narberth Civic Week 2024.

A spokesperson for the WI said the group was delighted to finish the year “with fun, friendship and a chance to give something back to the community.”

(Photo: Narbelles WI members presenting the cheque to Ann Watling, Pembrokeshire Food Bank.)

Community

Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

Published

2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service held its annual Charity Carol Service on Wednesday (Dec 10) at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel in Crymych.

The event brought together members of the local community alongside Fire Service staff for an evening of carols, readings and festive refreshments, marking the Christmas season in a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

This year’s service supported two important charities — the Fire Fighters Charity and Cancer Research Wales — with all proceeds going directly towards their ongoing work.

A total of £597 was raised on the night, which will be shared equally between the two charities.

The Service thanked the congregation at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel for hosting the event, as well as everyone who gave their time, support and generosity to make the evening such a success.

Community

3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

Published

2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Castle Inn fun runners back festive charity event

THE ANNUAL 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run is under way this afternoon (Saturday), with hundreds of motorcyclists setting off from Pembroke to raise funds for children’s services.

Riders gathered at The Commons car park in Pembroke from around midday before departing shortly after 1:00pm. The festive convoy is travelling along its traditional route, taking in Pembroke Dock and continuing through parts of the county including Neyland, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest.

The event is organised by the 3 Amigos and Dollies Motorcycle Group and has become a much-anticipated Christmas tradition in west Wales, with toys and donations collected for children receiving care within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.

Also supporting the event are fun runners from the Castle Inn in Pembroke, who have been fundraising in aid of the 3 Amigos. The group are pictured alongside participants from today’s run.

The 3 Amigos have been raising funds for children’s wards and health charities for more than twenty-five years, with their Easter and Christmas events continuing to make a positive difference to young patients and their families.

Organisers have thanked the public for their support and asked road users to be mindful of the large convoy as it passes through towns and villages this afternoon.

Photo caption:
Festive fundraising: Fun runners from the Castle Inn, Pembroke, pictured supporting the 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run (Pic: Martin Cavaney/Herald)