PLANS for five new industrial units on land near the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park offices have been conditionally approved, but they can’t be occupied until the end of the year.

In an application submitted to Pembrokeshire County Council, Sean Lavelle, through agent Stewart Longhurst, sought permission for the units on land north of Richmond Road, Pembroke Dock.

Planning permission was granted in 2021 for a single storey building with two workshops and a two-storey building with ground floor workshops and first floor offices. The current application seeks permission for a smaller scale development, still of two blocks, but of single storey construction throughout.

The developer considered that “there is more market demand for the erection of single-storey units to support smaller enterprises”. They also contended that “this proposal would have less impact on the conservation area and would enhance this part of the industrial estate.”

The scheme aims to reflect and enhance the existing industrial units close to the site. The units will be built to high specifications in keeping with the conservation area setting.

The application was supported by Pembroke Dock Town council, which said it welcomed new business opportunities in the town.

Welsh Water Dwr Cymru raised no objections, but proposed a condition on any approval be added.

“The proposed development would drain to Pembroke Dock Waste water Treatment Works which is currently failing to comply with the 95 per cent quartile for its flow passed forward (FPF) performance.

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“However, a scheme is planned for completion by December 31, 2026. No buildings on the application site shall be brought into beneficial use earlier than December 31, 2026, unless the scheme at the Waste Water Treatment Works, into which the development shall drain, has been completed and written confirmation of this has been issued by the local planning authority.”