A Tenby councillor has urged Pembrokeshire Council to ensure that the timeline for building the seaside town’s new housing development is kept on track - stating “People need houses now and further delays are not helpful!”

Before the turn of the year, Pembrokeshire County Council confirmed the award of a ‘pre-construction service agreement’ for the Brynhir housing development in Tenby, with Morgan Construction of Carmarthen appointed following the evaluation of a two-stage tender.

Work is due to begin work on the site this summer. In total, 125 homes will be constructed, which will range in size and consist of 93 affordable housing (social and intermediate rent), 16 shared ownership, and 16 open market sale.

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

Speaking at Tenby Town Council’s most recent meeting, Cllr. Laurence Blackhall said he felt it was good news PCC had appointed a contractor with a ‘good track record’.

“Progress is good. It is just slightly disappointing the time line has slipped again which means a later delivery of housing than in reports of about 6 months ago,” he told his fellow councillors.

“If you look back at the trail, there has been slippage at various times and I am concerned that things keep slipping. It is important that PCC look at their processes to try and avoid further slippage.

“They should consider putting in place a management programme. Project management is important as people are waiting for houses.”

He proposed writing to the PCC Cabinet member responsible, welcoming the progress but expressing concern at further slippage and ask if plans are in place to try and avoid this going forward.

“People need houses now and further delays are not helpful,” added Cllr Blackhall.

“Even though it’s only a short delay, further slippage is not useful,” agreed Tenby’s Mayor, Cllr Dai Morgan.