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Pembrokeshire dairy farm animal welfare improvement bid

Published

2 years ago

February 15, 2024

Bruce Sinclair - Local Democracy Reporter

AN APPLICATION to modernise a north Pembrokeshire dairy farm close to the Ceredigion border, improving animal welfare, has been backed by county planners.

At the February 13 meeting of Pembrokeshire’s planning committee, an application by Owen Jones for a new cow housing building, including covered feeding and loafing yards and associated works, at Pantygrwndy Farm, Pantygrwndy was recommended for conditional approval.

The farm itself is sited near the A487 Fishguard- Cardigan Trunk Road, approximately a mile south of St Dogmaels and three miles north of Eglwyswrw.

A report for members said: “The application seeks full planning permission for the erection of a new cow housing and covered feeding building. The building would allow for welfare improvements by modernising the cubicle housing for the dairy herd and providing on-farm housing of younger cattle.

“The building would have a footprint of approximately 59.5 metres in length and 44.3 metres in width. With a roofscape comprising two shallow dual pitches the building would rise to a maximum ridge height of 6.5 metres (above slab level) falling to an eaves height of 4.4metres to span the 2600sqm footprint.

“This space would accommodate 228 cattle cubicles, loafing and covered feeding areas.”

It added: “Notwithstanding the large scale of the building, given its well related position immediately next to the existing complex of farm buildings its visual impact would not be significant and can be satisfactorily absorbed into this open countryside agricultural setting.”

Moving approval, Cilgerran county councillor John Davies, representing the neighbouring ward, said Pantygrwndy was “a farm who wants to modernise and become more efficient,” and “deal with the challenges faced by dairy farms”.

Cllr Davies added: “We, as members, can take some positive reassurances that NRW have given a positive green light for this application; we should welcome these kinds of investments, they are difficult to deliver financially.

“There are a new generation of farmers coming through to meet the challenges.”

The application, seconded by Councillor Brian Hall, was unanimously approved.

Community

Community gathers to remember Corrina Baker

Published

3 hours 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

Published

4 hours 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

Published

4 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.