PLANS for an office and bedding and linen storage facility for holiday lets at a former WW2 Pembrokeshire airfield have been given the go-ahead.

In an application to Pembrokeshire County Council, Sophie Davies, through agent Sureline Design Services Ltd, sought permission for the Erection of two modular office units at the former runway at Carew Airfield, Carew.

A supporting statement said the goal of the developer was to “create simple, efficient office space,” the developer “committed to reducing the environmental impact of the project,” with “material wastage on site is to be minimised by use of a modular prefabricated system”.

The application was supported by local community council Carew

An officer report recommending approval said: “The proposed development is located to the south of an existing cluster of buildings and is accessed via the shared access road through the former airfield, leading directly from the roundabout off the A477T. The site is located on the former runway, and is a flat surface area, with the surrounding area characterised by existing commercial and employment-related uses.”

It added: “The buildings would be used as storage for linen units, with ancillary office use, as the business manages bookings for holiday lets, and deals with changeovers (replacing bedding, towels, cleaning etc).

“The agent has confirmed that no washing or drying facilities will be provided on site and no foul drain connections water or kitchen facilities will be installed. With staff numbers being no more than five (3.5 full-time equivalents), with operating hours as 8am-5pm daily and an out-of-hours drop off until 10pm. Toilet facilities would be available within the exiting pavilion building, to the northwest of the proposed buildings, for the staff to use.”

It went on to say the business park “currently accommodates a broad range of employment-type operations including vehicle dismantling, caravan sales, self-storage and weekly market functions, demonstrating its established role as a rural employment area”.

The application was conditionally approved.

CWM ARIAN is looking for a practical, organised Assets and Operations Coordinator to join their team in West Wales. 

This permanent role is for two days a week and sits at the heart of the organisation’s green energy and community land projects.

The coordinator will look after the day-to-day running, safety, and admin for Cwm Arian’s shared spaces and equipment – including the community wind turbine in Llanfyrnach, six acres of land in Tegryn, and eco-buildings in Hermon. 

These assets are the foundation of the group’s income and environmental work. The role involves checking health and safety compliance, managing maintenance, and acting as the main point of contact for local landlords, contractors, and team members.

The ideal candidate will have experience with health and safety, a good technical understanding of tools or buildings, and great people skills. Spoken or written Welsh language skills are also highly desirable.

The work is based in North Pembrokeshire, combining regular travel between local sites with time at the shared office in Crymych.

The deadline for applications is June 14, 2026, with interviews happening on July 1, 2026. To find out more or to apply, email [email protected] please visit their website: https://www.cwmarian.org.uk/jobs 

Historic building will be brought back into use with support from Welsh Government town centre funding

A HISTORIC Aberystwyth hotel is set to be restored and brought back into wider use as part of a major town centre regeneration scheme.

The Cambrian Hotel, on the corner of Alexandra Road and Union Street, opposite Aberystwyth railway station, is one of the latest projects to benefit from the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns Programme.

The funding is being delivered through the Growing Mid Wales Partnership, with Ceredigion County Council working alongside Powys County Council to support regeneration in key towns across the region.

Aberystwyth is one of six priority towns in Ceredigion included in the programme, along with Aberaeron, Cardigan, Lampeter, Llandysul and Tregaron.

The Cambrian Hotel dates back to before 1867 and originally operated as a coaching inn. It has also been known historically as the Commercial Inn and the Commercial Vaults.

Although the building is not statutorily listed, it lies within the Aberystwyth Town Conservation Area and is recognised for its local architectural and cultural importance.

Its distinctive features include a half-timbered frontage, decorative roof details, traditional sash and casement windows, and surviving internal period features such as joinery and coved ceilings.

In recent years, the upper floors of the building have fallen out of use as traditional hotel accommodation became less viable. The business has continued to operate as a ground-floor bar and restaurant.

The Transforming Towns Placemaking Grant will now support the restoration and conversion of the vacant upper floors into high-quality, self-contained accommodation units.

The work will be carried out sensitively, with original features repaired and retained where possible, alongside modern improvements to comfort, energy efficiency and sustainability.

Planned improvements include insulation to external walls and roof areas, upgrades to sash windows using discreet sealing systems, roof-mounted solar panels, and secure cycle storage in line with Welsh Government active travel guidance.

Council officials say the scheme will improve the appearance of a key gateway into Aberystwyth, support the local visitor economy, and help secure a sustainable future for an important historic building.

Paul Davies, Senior Architectural Technician at DB3 Architecture, and owner Jayne Fisher said: “This would not have been possible without the support provided through the Transforming Towns Programme.

“Through the scheme’s support, it was possible to deliver the work to a high standard using local craftsmen who applied their skills to carry out a range of sensitive repair works, which is something the building deserved.”

Councillor Clive Davies, Ceredigion Cabinet Member for Economy, Regeneration and Carbon Management, said the project showed how the programme could help bring historic buildings back into meaningful use.

He said: “Investment through the Transforming Towns Programme is playing a vital role in strengthening our town centres, and the regeneration of the Cambrian Hotel is a prime example of how this funding can bring historic buildings back into meaningful use.

“This project will safeguard a key landmark, provide high-quality accommodation, and support the local visitor economy.

“I would encourage other businesses and property owners to explore the opportunities available through the programme.”

Further information about the Transforming Towns Grant Programme is available by emailing [email protected].