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An application to establish an outdoor adventure centre at The Old Bus Depot in Moylegrove is set to be reviewed by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park’s development management committee on June 5. The proposal, put forward by Jet Moore, managing director of Adventure Beyond Ltd, includes plans for an adventure centre, art studio, and storage space on the site, which was originally used as a bus depot by the founder of the Richards Bros bus company.
However, concerns have been raised by local stakeholders, including the Nevern community council, regarding the potential impact of the development on the local environment. There are fears that an increase in adventure tourism activities could disrupt the natural habitat of birds and animals, some of which are on the UK’s amber conservation list. Dagmarr Moore, founder of the Moylegrove Mermaids sea swimming group, has expressed concerns about the loss of peace and tranquillity in the area due to the influx of adventure providers.
Opposition and Support for the Development
Local ecologist Steve Halton has highlighted the disturbance caused to nesting birds by recreational activities such as scrambling on rocks and jumping into the sea. On the other hand, Jet Moore has defended the proposal, stating that the current storage facilities at Morawelon Farm are at risk due to the leaseholder’s passing, and the Old Bus Depot site is the only viable alternative.
Moore acknowledges that while there has been positive feedback regarding the development, a vocal minority has raised objections, citing concerns about ‘over-tourism’ at Ceibwr. He emphasizes that the development is not intended to increase activity levels but rather address existing storage issues and support the local community.
Shared Prosperity Fund Grant and Future Plans
The development project has received funding from a Shared Prosperity Fund Grant allocated by Pembrokeshire County Council, with a deadline for expenditure by the end of 2024. Moore highlights the urgency of obtaining planning permission to meet the funding requirements and avoid potential loss of funds. In the event of planning permission being denied, the site may be handed over to the council, leading to potential neglect and public liability concerns.
The applicant urges committee members to consider a site visit before making a final decision on the proposal, which will be formally reviewed at a future national park planning meeting.
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