News
Round house to be demolished
A controversial north Pembrokeshire eco-home, which has gained support from around the globe, will have to be demolished. Pembrokeshire County Council’s planning committee have refused retrospective planning permission today (July 29)
Officers had recommended refusing a retrospective application to keep the roundhouse near Glandwr, and following the recommendation, planning and rights committee members held a site visit before making the decision today.
Charlie Hague and Megan Williams had gained huge support for their fight to keep their home.
Pembrokeshire County Council said: “A retrospective planning application for a controversial roundhouse built without planning permission in open countryside has been rejected.”
“Pembrokeshire County Council’s Planning and Rights of Way committee voted to refuse the retrospective application for the dwelling in Glandwr at a meeting this morning.”
“The committee said that the development was an unjustified development in open countryside contrary to planning policies.”
Councillor Rob Summons, Cabinet Member for Planning and Sustainability, said that despite the building’s relatively low visual impact it eroded the rural character of its surroundings and represented an unsustainable form of development in terms of distance from day to day facilities.”
“Planning is a rigorous process with clear guidelines and if it is to be enforced fairly has to be upheld by everyone,” he said.
The applicants now have six months within which to lodge an appeal against today’s decision.
Pembrokeshire County Council originally issued an enforcement notice against the roundhouse in December 2012 because it had been built without planning permission in open countryside and was therefore contrary to planning policy.
An appeal against this decision was refused by a Welsh Government Planning Inspector last July.
The inspector said the benefits of the development did not outweigh the harm to the character and appearance of the countryside.
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)
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.
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.
Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker
Lanterns and balloons released in emotional acts of remembrance FAMILY, friends and members of the local community came together to...
Teenager charged following rape allegation at Saundersfoot nightclub
Incident reported at Sands Nightclub in early hours of Sunday DYFED-POWYS POLICE is investigating an allegation of rape following an...
Milford Haven man jailed after drunken attack on partner and police officers
A MILFORD HAVEN man who launched a violent drunken assault on his partner before attacking two police officers has been...
Court hears historic child sex abuse claim emerged after ‘tarot reading’
Judge reminds jurors there is no standard timeframe for victims to come forward as trial reaches final stage A JURY...
Rape allegation investigated at Saundersfoot nightclub
Police appeal for witnesses after incident reported in early hours of Sunday DYFED-POWYS POLICE are investigating an allegation of rape...
Milford ground worker denies historic child sex abuse charges at Crown Court
Accused tells jury claims did not happen as trial hears evidence about alcohol use and alleged controlling behaviour A MAN...
Three inmates deny murder of Lola James killer at Wakefield prison
THREE prisoners have denied murdering child killer Kyle Bevan, who was found dead in his cell at HMP Wakefield. Bevan,...
Dyfed-Powys Police reassure communities after Bondi Beach mass shooting
Officers monitor local tensions following terror attack on Jewish event in Sydney DYFED-POWYS POLICE have issued reassurances to communities across...
Search under way in Pembroke Dock for missing man Lee
Coastguard, RNLI and rescue helicopter launched as fears grow he entered the water A MAJOR search and rescue operation is...
Search under way in Pembroke as man reported missing
Rescue teams battle worsening weather ahead of amber rain warning A MULTI-AGENCY search and rescue operation is under way in...
-
Crime16 hours ago
Milford Haven man jailed after drunken attack on partner and police officers
-
News4 days agoDyfed-Powys Police launch major investigation after triple fatal crash
-
Crime3 days ago
Man sent to Crown Court over historic indecent assault allegations
-
Crime2 days agoMan charged with months of coercive control and assaults
-
Crime4 days ago
Man spared jail after baseball bat incident in Milford Haven
-
Crime14 hours ago
Teenager charged following rape allegation at Saundersfoot nightclub
-
Crime2 days agoMilford Haven man admits multiple offences after A477 incident
-
Education7 days agoTeaching assistant struck off after asking pupil for photos of her body
Peter Warrender
July 29, 2014 at 1:37 pm
Our planning laws urgently need reforming to allow such dwellings, why should anyone have to be saddled with a 25+ year debt by way of a mortgage. Living costs would much cheaper, life easier and more enjoyable if we lived off the grid, self sufficient, growing our own food and above all\”free from debt\”.
Margaret Duncan
July 29, 2014 at 2:32 pm
Seems as if Pembrokeshire Council is rotten right through
all departments.
kathryn hodgson
July 29, 2014 at 3:54 pm
shame:(
Phil McFadden
July 29, 2014 at 5:52 pm
\”Tell us your your thoughts\”-the press is staggering their their thoughts about this injustice!
Bob
July 29, 2014 at 10:14 pm
With all the rogue activity going in in the PCC i think personally they should leave these people alone, if I had my way i wouldn’t even pay council tax etc to these because of all the malicious activity going on in that place but hey, thats PCC for you..
Just back off leave these people live their lives how they want, if they built illegally in a town area i would object but their out the way leave it that way.
Phil McFadden
July 29, 2014 at 11:09 pm
I can understand setting a precedent but come on…..Pembroke and Carmarthen chief executive are under investigation. Parc y Scarlet avoided every planning issue and yet it was granted on appeal. Sorry guys if you played rugby and you knew the chief executive, it would be sorted.
Steve Jones
July 30, 2014 at 1:36 pm
I feel sick to my stomach to think of such a uniquely beautiful and environmentally sympathetic home being bull-dosed into the ground. It will be like witnessing an act of thuggery and vandalism and not be able to do a damn thing about it (well, at least I can use my vote against them come next election). This is \’by the book\’, \’job\’s worth\’, \’minion mentality\’ at it\’s very worst. Shameful.