🚫 Traveller Site Plans Rejected Again 🚫
Plans for a new Traveller site near Saundersfoot have been turned down once more by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park committee. 🚐💨 The proposal involved establishing a site with one static and one touring caravan, along with a utility room and eco-enhancements.
Opposition against the scheme remains strong, with nearly 300 signatures on a petition expressing local concerns. Protests from the community were deemed “vitriolic, disrespectful, and deeply concerning,” pointing to a heated debate in the area. 🗣️
The applicant, from a longstanding Romany Gypsy family, has occupied the proposed site during summer months for decades and officially purchased the land in 2023. Despite submitting revised plans, issues related to landscape impact and ecological disturbance led to the refusal. 🌿🚫
Local member Cllr Chris Williams raised questions about the applicant’s background, though legal guidance dictated that this shouldn’t influence the decision. Meanwhile, Lynne Garnett from Travelling Ahead highlighted the community’s struggles due to a lack of official sites and criticised the “hate campaign” targeting the proposal.
While the site’s future is still uncertain, agents for the applicant suggest new plans could include substantial tree planting if another attempt is made. 🌳🌱
Stay tuned as this ongoing story develops, and join in the conversation! What are your thoughts on this controversial issue? 👇💬