News

115-home development gets the nod

Published

11 years ago

July 11, 2014

Tom Sinclair

Supportive: Cllr David Pugh

COUNCILLORS gave their backing to a residential development in Begelly which could include 115 houses.

At Tuesday’s planning and rights of way meeting, councillors considered an outline application which had 21 conditions attached. The site earmarked for the development is on land south of Sunnyside, Parsonage Lane. The plans received a unanimous approval despite a number of objections including Kilgetty and Begelly Community council as they believe that the size is out of proportion. Kilgetty and Begelly Cllr David Pugh gave his support to the general development, but added that he had a number of concerns. He said: “With 115 houses there will be an issue with housing density; this will also put pressure on existing facilities. “I would ask that you consider imposing an upper limit to the number of houses”. Speaking on behalf of objectors, Horton Jones added: “The sewage system in New Road recently failed and has had to be cleaned out. “Properties were flooded and several householders reported foul smells. “I would ask that you defer a decision to allow for Welsh Water to address these concerns”. Assembly member Angela Burns also wrote to the council to give her views on the plans, saying: “Whilst accommodation is desperately needed, density might have a detrimental effect on the character and quality of life, particularly if insufficient services exist.” Cllrs Brian Hall and Jacob Williams expressed their concerns about the number of proposed houses but added that they would be able to sort this out at a later date. Cllr Ken Rowlands also wanted assurances from Welsh Water that they would be making improvements to the sewage system in the area. A spokesperson from Welsh Water said: “We are planning to undertake a major upgrade of the wastewater system in the Begelly and Kilgetty area. “The work includes plans to upsize a section of wastewater pipe in New Road which will increase the capacity of the system to alleviate flooding. “Unfortunately, our planned work has been delayed due to the discovery of dormice, a protected species, in part of our works area. “We are working closely with the appropriate parties at Pembrokeshire Council and Natural Resources Wales to ensure that our proposed plans meet the conditions set out by the relevant agencies whilst also protecting the dormice habitat. “We remain committed to this investment and liaising with local customers.”

Crime

Attempted burglary at the Welsh Bakery, Milford Haven

Published

2 hours ago

January 21, 2025

Tom Sinclair

POLICE are investigating an attempted burglary at the flat above the Welsh Bakery on Robert Street, Milford Haven. The incident is believed to have occurred between 4:30pm on Saturday, January 18, and 8:45am on Monday, January 20, 2025.

It is understood that force was used in an attempt to gain access to the upstairs flat.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact PC 865 Andy Baxter at Haverfordwest police station. You can reach out via:

Online: Dyfed-Powys Police Contact Form

Email: [email protected]

Direct message on social media

Phone: 101

Please quote reference number 50 of January 20.

Crime

Lung condition cited as defence in Haverfordwest drink-drive case

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2 hours ago

January 21, 2025

Tom Sinclair

A LUNG condition has landed a Hakin man in the dock after he refused to give a breath test when suspected of driving through Haverfordwest town centre while over the drink-drive limit.

Frank Morrissey was stopped by officers on December 12 and asked to provide a roadside breath test. He refused.

This week Morrissey, 58, of Glebelands, Hakin, appeared before Haverfordwest Magistrates Court, where he denied failing to provide the breath test for analysis. His solicitor, Tom Lloyd, claimed his client suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which is a lung condition resulting in breathing difficulties. As a result, the defendant was unable to provide the breath test.

The case was adjourned to March 20, when Morrissey’s trial will take place at Haverfordwest Magistrates Court. He was released on unconditional bail.

Crime

New Year’s Day drink-driver crashes into parked car

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2 hours ago

January 21, 2025

Sarah-Jane Absalom

A NEW YEAR’S DAY drinking spree has resulted in a lengthy disqualification for Pembroke motorist Pauline Turner, who crashed into a parked Mercedes while over twice the drink-drive limit.

Police were called to St Anne’s Crescent, Pembroke Dock, just before 2:30pm on January 1, following reports that a black Toyota Yaris had collided with a parked Mercedes.

Officers discovered Turner, 61, who admitted being the driver of the Yaris.

“She identified herself to police officers and told them that she’d consumed five or six pints,” Crown Prosecutor Nia James told Haverfordwest Magistrates Court this week.

After admitting the charge of drink-driving, Turner, of Ashdale Lane, Pembroke, was disqualified from driving for 20 months. She was fined £150 and ordered to pay £85 court costs and a £60 surcharge.