Initial work for the much-antcipated Brynhir housing development in Tenby has commenced, with completion anticipated by summer 2029. A new junction and access road is also being constructed.

The work on the scheme for the seaside town started on November 3 with developers Morgan Construction Wales.

The first six months of development have been announced and will include - site enabling works, new entrance works including a new highway junction and access road, and upgrades to Narberth Road.

The enabling works phase will involve site clearance in line with an approved Construction Environmental Management Plan and European Species licence constraints.

Eight phases are currently planned, allowing for homes to be available sooner. It is expected that the development will be completed in 2029.

Temporary construction facilities such as site offices, welfare units, and secure storage areas will also be established.

In total, 125 homes will be constructed by Pembrokeshire County Council at Brynhir.
In total, 125 homes will be constructed by Pembrokeshire County Council at Brynhir. (Gareth Davies Photography)

The first parts of the scheme will also involve improvements being made to the existing road infrastructure.

In total, 125 homes will be constructed by Pembrokeshire County Council at Brynhir.

These homes will range in size and consist of 93 affordable housing (social and intermediate rent), 16 shared ownership, and 16 open market sale.

This development will also include a range of formal and informal play and recreational areas throughout the site, with direct links into the town.

Pembrokeshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing Cllr Michelle Bateman said: “We are delighted to see work start on this key development of affordable housing for Tenby and the surrounding areas.”

In 2018, PCC, which already owned the 15-acre Brynhir site located on Old Narberth Road ‘bought’ the land for £4million using its Housing Revenue Account; with a detailed planning matters application for the scheme unanimously approved by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority (PCNPA) last year.

Planning applications to discharge conditions in relation to the development’s drainage scheme, submitted to PCNPA in August are to be delegated to planning officers.

The first parts of the scheme will also involve improvements being made to the existing road infrastructure.
The first parts of the scheme will also involve improvements being made to the existing road infrastructure. (Gareth Davies Photography)

Morgan Construction Wales will be providing quarterly updates to residents living in the vicinity, to keep them informed of progress and any further works.

The Local Authority has stated that the developers are committed to minimising disruption, noise, and dust throughout the construction period; with all works carried out in accordance with Health and Safety Executive guidelines.

The site will also be registered with the ‘considerate consructors scheme’ - which promotes responsible construction practices under the following principles:

• Care about appearance

• Respect the community

• Protect the environment

• Secure everyone’s safety

• Value the workforce

Tenby Civic Society recently outlined design issues that they still consider contentious, passing their views onto PCNPA.

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Pembrokeshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing Cllr Michelle Bateman said: “We are delighted to see work start on this key development of affordable housing for Tenby and the surrounding areas.” (Gareth Davies Photography)

County councillor for Tenby’s North ward, Cllr Michael Williams recently told the Observer that it was feared that the scheme could be delayed for some time, mainly due to the water quality nitrates issue which is blighting a great number of developments in West Wales.

If you have any questions about this, or any other development, please contact the Housing Development Team via email at: [email protected] or by ‘phoning 01437 764551.