An application to Pembrokeshire Coast National Park seeks permission to convert a former barn complex at Woody Kiln Farm, Herbrandston into four holiday lets.

A supporting statement through agent Hayston Developments & Planning Ltd says: “Woody Kiln Farm is located to the east of Herbrandston village, to the south easterly side of Havens Park residential estate. It is a registered agricultural holding and the land is used mainly for the raising and grazing of sheep covering 12 / 13 acres.

“The farm complex comprises of a number of traditional outbuildings and the applicants’ main dwelling… Immediately to the south is a caravan site registered with the Caravan & Motorhome Club as a Certificated Location for up to five touring caravans and motorhomes.”

The statement adds that it was the first ever site to be voted the best site in UK in its first year of operation by club members. It has also been voted best site in Wales.

“The farm is in the ownership of the applicants with Mr Dean Philpin having inherited it from his father in 2017 who has semi-retired from agriculture. With Mr Philpin Senior’s guidance, Mr Philpin Junior and Mrs Philpin manage the farm on a part time basis.

“Mr Philpin works full time as the ‘Finance Manager for Education and Schools’ in Pembrokeshire County Council, whilst Mrs Philpin is the Section Lead for Heath, Childcare and Commercial Enterprise at Pembrokeshire College. Mrs Philpin has over 25 years’ experience in running a commercial enterprise.

“This led to conversion of another stone barn to ‘The Retreat Hair & Beauty’ salon. This was approved in 2018 and has been operating since 2019, and has been a very successful live / work premises utilising a redundant farm building.”

The scheme will be considered by park planners at a later date.