Local councillors are looking to hold a meeting with Pembrokeshire County Council’s director of development to discuss plans for the Brynhir land in Tenby.

A recommendation to dispose of the Brynhir site, off Narberth Road, was recently given the go-ahead by members of the county council’s cabinet.

However, the decision has been met with opposition by residents in the area, who have created the ‘Save Brynhir green space and wildlife’ campaign to protect the open green space.

Speaking at Tuesday night’s meeting of the town council, Clr. Mike Evans told his colleagues that it was important to meet “as soon as possible” with Dr. Steven Jones and head of regeneration, Martin White, on the matter.

“It would be good for them both to attend a meeting with us, to allow us to discuss the affordable housing aspect, and to formulate a policy,” he commented.

“If PCC say what they think is suitable for the site, then we could address some of the concerns of some of the residents of the area. Information is key, so it would be good for us to be involved and informed on what is happening with the site.

“This council has supported for 30 years plus for development to take place on that land, but I understand that sections of the community are against it, so the next step is to have a meeting with PCC,” continued Clr. Evans.

Clr. Mrs. Tish Rossiter said she was glad that the matter had been raised again, as the people of Tenby were concerned.

“People want to know what progress is being made,” she said. “I go up there every day, and it’s a wonderful site, but inevitable that it will be built on, but it’s got to be the right format,” added Clr. Mrs. Rossiter.

Clr. Laurence Blackhall also felt that it would be good to invite Dr. Jones to a meeting, to look at whether covenanting could be placed on the land, to ensure permanent residency, rather than holiday homes.

The town clerk, Andrew Davies, said that there was a closing date for Friday, inviting expressions of interest on the site, and that Barry Cooke the county council’s head of property and Helen Mcleod-Baikie the officer dealing with the Brynhir sale were prepared to meet with the town council next week after this date had passed to discuss the matter.