Plans to extend Tenby’s microbrewery have been given the thumbs up.

The application submitted by Mike Evans for the conversion of the existing vacant building alongside the current Harbwr Brewery, located at the Glass House, Sergeants Lane, to extend the microbrewery and visitor centre at ground floor and change of use at first floor level to A3 use (food and drink), came before members of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park’s development management committee on Wednesday.

In a report that went before members of the committee, PCNPA case planning officer Andrew Richards explained that a new external terrace will be provided at first floor level to the rear with access only provided through a new large bi-fold door off the first dining room.

The existing structure will be re-roofed with a new slate roof and conservation roof lights provided within the north and south roof slopes within the hipped roof.

Fenestration to the front elevation will be replaced with new traditional painted timber sash windows and the doors will be replaced with glazed doors and fan light to ensure natural daylight is provided into the brewing room but also to provide a viewing aspect for members of the public passing through the lane.

Internal access between the two buildings will be provided via new openings and historic openings re-opened; while the rear boundary wall will be retained which, providing a suitable barrier between the proposed rear external terrace and the existing adjacent beer garden associated with the Buccaneer Inn.

“The current proposed scheme is considered to preserve the character of the existing building and the character and appearance of Tenby Conservation Area,” stated Mr. Richards.

“In addition the proposed use appears appropriate in regenerating the lane and allowing the public into this fascinating complex of buildings,” he continued.

Both Tenby Town Council and Tenby Civic Society offered their support to the application, and when put to the vote members of the committee approved the application.