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Supplementary planning guidance

Published

12 years ago

June 16, 2014

PROPOSALS for more flexible and user-friendly affordable housing guidance are to be discussed by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority.

New draft supplementary planning guidance (SPG) on affordable housing will be put before members at a meeting of the full authority on June 11. Members will decide whether to approve the guidance for public consultation. The proposed SPG, which aims to increase the provision of affordable housing in the National Park, was drafted following recent scrutiny by Park Authority members of the existing policy which is set out in the authority’s current Local Development Plan (LDP). Consultants were engaged to work with housing associations, landowners, estate agents and Pembrokeshire County Council to examine the current guidelines, which were adopted as part of the LDP in 2010. The Authority’s Head of Park Direction, Martina Dunne, said: “What we are proposing in the current economic climate is a more flexible and streamlined system to help meet local housing need but which also allows room for negotiations with developers and landowners about affordable housing contributions. “We are also proposing improvements to the planning application process to make it more accessible and to encourage developers to get pre-application advice from planners on a specific site, before an application fee is paid. “This service is important as at an early stage in the planning process our officers can discuss and potentially negotiate with applicants the most appropriate levels of affordable housing provision in a new development, based on a more flexible SPG.” The draft Supplementary Planning Guidance – Affordable Housing document will be available on the authority’s website at www. pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk from June 2. The SPG will be discussed at the National Park Authority meeting at Llanion Park, Pembroke Dock on Monday, June 11. If members’ approve the draft guidance it will be implemented as an interim measure from July 1 and will be reviewed following a three month period of public consultation.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

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1 hour ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance

FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to remember Corrina Baker at a series of moving events held across west Wales this week.

Corrina’s funeral took place on Monday (Dec 15), a month after her death, with a public service held at St Mary’s Church. Mourners lined the route as her coffin was carried on its final journey in an elegant horse-drawn carriage, before a private cremation later took place at Parc Gwyn crematorium in Narberth.

Later that evening, shortly after 6:00pm, friends and relatives gathered at the Quayside in Cardigan for the first of two acts of remembrance to celebrate her life. Lanterns were lit and released into the night sky above the town as some of Corrina’s favourite songs were played.

On Tuesday afternoon (Dec 16), a second tribute was held near the location where Corrina was found. Twenty-one pink balloons — one for each year of her life — were released into a clear blue sky, each carrying personal messages in her memory.

Floral tributes continue to be laid at the Netpool, while a GoFundMe appeal set up in Corrina’s memory has raised more than £2,300. She has been described by those who knew her as “funny and bright”.

Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that their investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ms Baker’s death is ongoing. A 29-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail while inquiries continue.

(Photos: Stuart Ladd/Herald)

Community

Six untaxed vehicles seized in Milford Haven police operation

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1 hour ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

SIX untaxed and abandoned vehicles were seized during a joint roads policing operation in Milford Haven on Tuesday morning.

Officers from the Milford Haven Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) worked alongside the Pembrokeshire Roads Policing Team as part of targeted enforcement across the town.

In addition to the vehicle seizures, a number of traffic offence reports were issued to drivers during the operation.

Police said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety and tackle vehicle-related offences in the Milford Haven area.

Community

Candlelit carol service brings community together in Milford Haven

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2 hours ago

December 17, 2025

Tom Sinclair

ST KATHARINE and St Peter’s Church in Milford Haven hosted its annual Candlelit Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, bringing together members of the community for a traditional celebration of Christmas.

The service featured readings from the Mayor of Milford Haven, representatives of the Soroptimists, Milford Haven Amateur Operatic Society, the Headteacher and Head Prefects of Milford Haven School, Milford Haven Town Band, and NCI Wooltack Point.

Music for the evening was provided by organist Seimon Morris, Milford Haven Town Band and the Milford Haven Cluster Band, whose performances added to the atmosphere of the candlelit service.

The Friends of St Katharine and St Peter’s Church thanked all those involved and wished the community a happy Christmas.