Sir, I refer to Clr. Phil Baker's letter entitled 'Campaigners way off the mark' published in last week's edition of the Tenby Observer. He refers to 'Save Saundersfoot Coal Office and Gardens' as an anonymous campaign. A Facebook page of 930 likes, with recorded comments from named supporters on display, I fail to see how it is an anonymous campaign. When you consider the number of locals who like me also support the campaign but do not or are unable to access Facebook to record our views, there is possibly a campaign with supporters in excess of 1,200. He also accuses the campaign of criticising the redevelopment that has already taken place in Saundersfoot. That is not my interpretation on reading the articles. Over the years considerable redevelopment has taken place with hardly any objections raised. There are no objections that I am aware of to the current or future proposals to redevelop the harbour area owned by the Harbour Commission. The only objection being raised is to the proposal to demolish the Coal Office and its gardens, owned by Pembrokeshire County Council, to provide car parking spaces. It is an objection based on the fact that this is a building which has been in existence since the late 1820s and has historical significance to the village, as acknowledged by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park with their classification as a conservation area. Caution needs to be exercised with redevelopment. One step too far and the atmosphere of the village centre could be lost, followed by a fall in visitor numbers. Should the majority of residents in the village be agreeable to demolition, I would be prepared to accept such a decision because it is of the majority and not a decision being made by a few people. Fortunately, in applications of this nature, the planning authority has to give consideration to public opinion before reaching a final decision. I note in Clr. Baker's letter he has been advised that he has a prejudicial interest concerning the Coal Office and does not stay in the community council meeting when this topic is discussed. I am somewhat surprised therefore that he has chosen to enter the debate through open correspondence published in your newspaper.

Mrs. Gillian Collins,

Saundersfoot.