Approval recommended for Pembrokeshire regeneration scheme

The second phase of the South Quay regeneration scheme in the centre of Pembroke looks set to advance.Pembrokeshire County Council is behind a planning application for the demolition of a public toilet at South Quay, and refurbishment and extension of the listed building 7 Northgate Street for a community hub with associated infrastructure work.The community hub would provide a service for older people, learning and skills areas to support independent living, and continued education for people with disability, and supported employment opportunities.The council’s proposals also include environmental enhancements, improvements to the parking area at South Quay and improved access between the Henry Tudor visitor centre and the waterfront.In May, a pre-application consultation was launched in connection with the second phase of the scheme. Asbri Planning was commissioned by Pembrokeshire County Council to undertake the consultation.Approval has been recommended, subject to conditions, in a report published ahead of a Pembrokeshire planning committee meeting on 3 October.