Pembrokeshire County Council has stated that it is pleased to confirm the award of a ‘pre-construction service agreement’ for the Brynhir housing development in Tenby.

Morgan Construction of Carmarthen has been appointed following the evaluation of a two-stage tender.

Work is due to begin work on the site next summer. This will be subject to discharging planning conditions, consideration to ecology periods and minimising disruption during the height of the tourist season.

Eight phases are currently planned, allowing for homes to be available sooner.

It is expected that the development will be completed in 2029.

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.

Anyone who is interested in the properties are advised to complete a housing application form to join the Choice Homes housing register.

However, if you are already on the housing register, you do not need to do anything else at this stage.

To join the housing register, please see: www.choicehomespembrokeshire.org/new-customers/how-to-apply

There will be a local connection requirement applied to this housing development.

The criteria for this will be developed closer to the time, ahead of the first phase completion.

Cllr Michelle Bateman, Cabinet Member for Housing said: “I am delighted that we have reached this stage, and I look forward to seeing the site take shape.

“This is a significant development for Tenby and the surrounding area, providing much needed affordable housing.”

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

In 2018, Pembrokeshire Council, which already owned the 15-acre Brynhir site, ‘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 back in September.

However, campaigners have fought a battle against the use of the land for housing, calling for protection for Tenby’s ‘last green space’.

Tenby’s county councillor for the south ward, Cllr Sam Skyrme-Blackhall, who sits on PCNPA’s development management committee told the Observer on the day that the plans were passed: “They will be local houses for local people. I believe that this is a hugely important decision for Tenby,” she added.

County councillor for Tenby’s north ward, Cllr Michael Williams though, has echoed concerns raised by many over aspects of the development, some relating to sewage capacity.

“The complete inadequacy of meaningful questioning by PCNPA members was quite stark and very disappointing,” he stated.

“The principle of providing public housing is of paramount importance, but in doing so, there should be a recognition of the importance of our special environment in an area of outstanding beauty,” added Cllr Williams.