The fate of a popular South Pembrokeshire hotel could finally be decided next week. After a month's deferral for more information to be sought on the application to turn Saundersfoot's Cambrian Hotel into 16 self-contained flats, members of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park are being advised to turn down the controversial plan. In a report to come before Wednesday's meeting of the authority's development management committee, planning officers say the proposal would weaken the village's ability to retain its resort status and evidence submitted concerning issues of viability and demand locally was not sufficient to suggest that an outdated accommodation for which there is no longer a market demand would be perpetuated by this refusal. They also feel that the proposal, by Mr. and Mrs. Mike Fry, is contrary to the Local Plan as it would detract from the character of Saundersfoot Connservation Area in that it would reduce the general level of activity and provision of public facilities in an important part of the conservation area. In addition, the officers feel the plan for the Cambrian Terrace establishment would have an 'unacceptable impact' on the locality in terms of the loss of a significant contributor to the vibrancy and holiday atmosphere of the village. Planners will also consider a response from the Wales Tourist Board (WTB), which considers that the Cambrian is a purpose-built hotel that enhances the village. The WTB advises that they would battle for retention of 'best in class' be it two, three, four or five star accommodation. The letter also states that should the 'proprietor have an ambition to upgrade the product, but was unable to do so for financial reasons, they would strongly encourage the product to be retained and upgraded with the possibility of grant-aid'. FOOTNOTE: An application to convert the nearby Rhodewood House Hotel at St. Bride's Hill into 40 residential units is also to be considered again at Wednesday's meeting.