Plans to upgrade a caravan park at Wisemans Bridge have been given the go-ahead by members of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority’s development management committee.

The application submitted by Hean Castle Estate for the upgrading of the Foundry Point Caravan Park and Camping Ground to comprise of the reduction in density from the existing 54 static caravan pitches to 25 static caravans and 10 timber pods, was unanimously approved by members of PCNPA’s planning committee at their meeting on Wednesday morning.

The application also includes the re-cladding of existing toilet blocks, new internal access roads, children’s play area, parking area, timber admin cabin, bin enclosure, associated external works and landscaping.

PCNPA case officer Andrew Richards told the meeting that it was considered that the current proposal was acceptable in terms of visual amenity and retains the special qualities of that area of the National Park and also the character of the surrounding landscape.

David Lewis from the Hean Castle Estate explained that the scheme would introduce new upgraded accommodation for the site, as well as safeguarding jobs and creating extra full-time positions all year round at the facility.

Committee member Clr. Phil Baker said that he would support the development due to the quality of the project being introduced.

“With so many big events in Saundersfoot and its surrounding area, this sort of accommodation is very much required,” he commented, before development management committee members unanimously agreed to approve the scheme.