Councillors in Tenby are seeking discussions with the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority to ensure that developments in the town adhere to affordable housing policies and other agreements.

Members of the town council recently discussed an updated list of land allocations and large residential sites included in the Local Development Plan (LDP) that came before them at a recent meeting.

During those discussions, Clr. Mrs. Christine Brown queried why development at the former Kinloch Court Hotel, overlooking the South Beach, where 14 residential apartments were being developed, contained only an agreement of £130,000 towards affordable housing, and why there was no mention of a Section 106 agreement contributing to the provision of necessary facilities, for example play areas, parks and greens.

At Tuesday might’s meeting of the town council, Clr. Mrs. Brown told members she was not satisfied with the explanation that had been given in private following discussions at their previous meeting, and felt that the sum of £130,000 wasn’t fair.

“I want to know why, and I want an explanation from the National Parks,” she said, adding that she also wanted assurances about affordable housing provision for potential developments on the land West of Narberth Road and Brynhir.

Clr. Mrs. Caroline Thomas agreed that it would be useful if someone from the authority came to talk to the town council to explain the matter.

“With all new developments in Tenby, we need to make sure that this kind of provision is happening,” concurred Clr. Paul Rapi.

Meanwhile, the town clerk gave an update on the Brynhir development from the county council’s strategic property manager, Helen Mcleod-Baikie, who had indicated that negotiations were still ongoing and that a meeting was due to take place between the agent and the developer to finalise the heads of terms.

“This town council has made it very clear on the expectations on the amount of affordable housing that should be provided and the authorities are aware of this,” added the Mayor, Clr. Laurence Blackhall.