Exciting plans involving a major redevelopment of Tenby's former Guildhall and adjoining buildings took another step forward this week.
At Tuesday night's meeeting, of the town council, members gave the thumbs up to an ambitious scheme to convert the dilapidated building (more recently used as a courthouse) and the neighbouring Glendower House into luxury flats.
The project also involves the construction of a new infill block to replace the Ocean Haze Cafe, with parking facilities included.
The application follows Pembrokeshire County Council's decision to sell the two historic buildings which stand on an imposing site between the town's Norton and Croft.
They have been purchased by Anglodefine Limited, a local company owned by Frank and Philip Booth and families.
On behalf of the company, Frank Booth said: "We see this development as an extremely important and prestigious conservation project within the town of Tenby.
"The buildings contribute to the immense character of Tenby's outstanding seaboard facades. Our aim is to create a development of the highest quality worthy of this prominent and important location," he continued.
"Subject to the necessary approvals, we intend to retain and enhance the elegance and integrity, both of the interior and the exterior of both buildings.
We also propose an infill block between the two buildings, which will be sympathetically designed and will incorporate the 'conservatory' theme of the Ocean Haze cafe," Mr. Booth explained.
Having met with Pembrokeshire Coast National Park's planning department to discuss the proposals in some detail, Mr. Booth was confident that Anglodefine Limited would be successful in gaining planning approval for their proposals in due course.
The development itself will incorporate a variety of two, three and four-bedroom apartments, all built to extremely high standards, with sea views.
One of the major design issues is related to the provision of parking and by incorporating underground facilities, Mr. Booth is confident that all parking requirements will be provided on site.
"We have developed our proposals with great care and in consultation with professional advisers and are in no doubt as to the practical and financial issues of the scheme," said Mr. Booth.
"We are particularly eager that the local economy should benefit from our investment and we are committed to employing both local building contractors and local professional consultants in the development of the project and throughout the building contract.
"Careful consideration will be given to the Beatrix Potter Garden and we will work closely with Tenby Town Council with regard to this matter," added Mr. Booth.