Further works to a prominent listed Tenby seafront hotel have been given the go-ahead by National Park planners.

In an application to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority (Reference: NP/25/0131/LBA), Simon Fry, through agent Asbri Planning, sought listed building consent for works to the Grade-II-listed 1-2 Royal Lion Hotel, located on the corner of High Street/White Lion Street, which is said to be one of the oldest hotels in the seaside town.

The works included replacement windows, replace window with original door opening, works to existing parapet, blocking up of windows, render front elevation, blocking up of existing windows, retain existing signage, remove and rebuild existing chimney stack and other minor ancillary works.

Recommending approval for the plans to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, members of Tenby Town Council said at their meeting in March, that they fully supported these works as a ‘much-desired enhancement’ of a Grade 2 listed building within the Conservation Area.

The proposals were also supported by Tenby Civic Society, although members requested that the decorative stained-glass fanlight to the rear door be preserved as well as details be provided of the proposed railings.

The Civic Society’s vice chair Harry Gardiner stated: “We welcome the scheme, being done very much in character with the original and will complete a very welcome refurb enhancing this prominent point in the town.

“Some minor corrections are needed and we request retaining the ‘stage door’ stained glass window on the rear door onto Upper Frog Street.”

A supporting statement for the application said: “In terms of the replacements and overall works these would be of sympathetic materials appropriate to its setting, ensuring the existing character of the building is preserved. The intention is to replace on a like-for-like basis where possible, although the new replacements will be double glazed.”

It added: “The works are necessitated following the previous structural survey undertaken on the two ground floor bays which revealed they are in poor condition and are in need of reinstatement as soon as possible in the interests of the integrity of the listed building and for public safety.

“The replacement of the other bay structures and windows on the front and northern side elevations were also necessitated given their deterioration over time which has led to an adverse visual impact on the listed building and surrounding area.

“Given the previous state of the bays and windows, the works that have been recently undertaken are a significant betterment to the existing situation, and the works the subject of this application would further enhance the quality of the listed building, avoiding further dilapidation.”

Last year, an ‘Urgent Works Notice’ was served for works on the hotel by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, with an application for those works later granted.

The latest application added: “The building in question is of great significance to the town of Tenby and its Conservation Area. It stands as one of the oldest hotels in Tenby and as identified above, holds great historic and heritage merit.”