Plans to erect a two-storey three bedroom dwelling on Narberth Road in Tenby have been approved by members of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority’s planning committee.

The application submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Namby proposing the full planning for the construction of a single detached dwelling, with access, parking and garden space, to be sited at Bryn y Mor was discussed at a meeting of PCNPA’s development management committee on Wednesday.

Planning officer Caroline Bowen told the meeting that the proposed plot lies in an elevated position above the level of Narberth Road, with a large specimen Ash tree, which is subject to an individual tree preservation order, to the south east corner of the land.

Tenby Town Council have recommended refusal of the application, with members stating that they felt the site was too small to support a development of that size, and that it would have a detrimental effect of the light and privacy amenity of neighbouring properties. They are also concerned about the effect of extra vehicular movements and the proposed design, which they feel is out of keeping with the existing architecture of the area.

Ms Bowen stated that the concerns have been carefully considered, and that amended plans have sought to address these in respect of the proposed parking and privacy and amenity, and in light of this, the proposal is considered to accord with the Local Development Plan.

Committee member Clr. Phillip Kidney told the meeting that he was concerned that previous applications to develop the plot had been turned down.

“If it was overdevelopment then, then I’d say it’s over development now!” he said.

The committee’s deputy chairman Clr. Michael Williams said that the building had been reorientated to prevent overlooking a neighbouring chalet, but now it would directly facing the protected ash tree.

“This seems a recipe for future trouble, and I’d fear for the future of that tree, especially if you look at it’s roots system.

“It’s only my opinion, but I have doubts about this application myself. It’s a very constrained site, and I’m concerned about the tightness of it,” he remarked.

Member Ted Sangster told his colleagues that he felt the planning case officer’s response was more than satisfactory and moved approval for the scheme.

Ten members of the committee voted approval of the plans subject to conditions, with one voting against the application.