Tenby Town Councillors have turned down a street trading application for the South Parade.

An application which had been submitted to Pembrokeshire County Council, from an applicant who wished to place a hot dog vendor in front of the historic town walls, opposite the fire station, came before members of Tenby Town Council at their recent meeting.

The applicant wished to trade from the spot seven days a week, between 11am and midnight, selling hot dogs, and non-alcoholic drinks from a mobile unit. In the proposal, the applicant stated that they believed that there was a need for a fast/simple food outlet in the seaside town after 8.30pm.

When discussing the application, Tenby’s Mayor, Cllr Dai Morgan admitted that he was not a fan of the proposed location, and raised concern that if this was allowed, would set a precedent for further vendors.

He felt the argument was unconvincing and wondered why they did not consider the empty former sandwich shop property situated across the road.

Cllr Morgan considered the location directly in front of the town walls to be ‘totally inappropriate’.

Cllr Laurence Blackhall agreed feeling that, while the council could support one off or seasonal markets along the South Parade, he believed that a permanent fixture like this would be out of keeping next to a Grade II Scheduled Ancient Monument such as the town walls.

“We need to say, in the clearest terms, no,” said Cllr Blackhall.

“The proximity to the town walls alone is sufficient enough to refuse,” commented the Mayor.

“However, you also have the smell and the potential for noise pollution and anti-social behaviour based on proposed operating hours.

“You also have the potential for traffic congestion which will impact the fire station,” he added.

Cllr. Blackhall proposed the Town Council recommend that the application be refused.