Wales’ First Minister Eluned Morgan recently toured a new housing site in Saundersfoot, showcasing a zero-carbon development with affordable homes, which she says gives a good example of the Labour Government delivering for communities across Pembrokeshire.

Ger-y-Môr is a 72-unit development approved last year by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority on Sandy Hill Road.

Developers have stated that the zero-carbon ready scheme will bring a range of facilities to the local community, including an equipped play area at the heart of the site, contributions to highway, and a dedicated active travel link that connects the site to the village.

“In Saundersfoot, 25 of the new Persimmon Homes at Ger-y-Môr will be affordable, giving more local families the chance to move into secure, high quality homes,” said the First Minister.

“A new footpath will link the site to Saundersfoot’s harbour - part of our Active Travel Plan to connect new communities sustainably.

“Across Pembrokeshire, hundreds of new affordable homes are being built - part of the our mission to deliver 20,000 affordable homes across Wales, the highest on record.

“Welsh Labour, delivering for communities. Delivering for Pembrokeshire. Delivering for Wales.”

Labour MP for Mid and South Pembrokeshire, Henry Tufnell was also invited for a tour around the site back before summer, commenting:“It’s a pleasure to visit a housing development like Ger-y-Môr, not only because of how it will provide new homes for local people, but also because housebuilding is so important to generating economic growth and providing good jobs.

“I have had a positive relationship with Persimmon so far and I am pleased that they understand what’s required locally, and I welcome their input into my efforts to stimulate employment opportunities, housing solutions, and growth in Pembrokeshire.”

Saundersfoot’s south ward county councillor Chris Williams said recently that the Ger-y-Môr development, along with the Nant Y Dderwen scheme, represented ‘significant investment’ in the seaside village’s future.

“The development will offer two, three, and four-bedroom homes for sale, with 35% of the properties transferred to a local housing provider for social rent and shared ownership, including 25 homes specifically for social rent,” remarked Cllr Williams.

“The scheme is zero-carbon ready and includes a central play area, contributions to highway and active travel upgrades, and a dedicated active travel link to Sandy Hill Road.

“Sustainable drainage features such as bio-retention areas and rain gardens are incorporated into the design, alongside solar panels and electric vehicle charging points. Ecological enhancements will help protect dormouse habitats and preserve existing trees and hedgerows.

“These features will future-proof the site while also easing pressure on the local housing list by ensuring more residents have access to affordable, high-quality homes.

“The added bonus of 35% of these homes being allocated to a local housing provider for rent and shared ownership will go a long way in helping to alleviate the pressure on Pembrokeshire’s housing list.

“We need more affordable homes in Saundersfoot, and I’m pleased Persimmon has been able to deliver them here through a collaborative approach,” he added.