Horse breeding stables at Let Wen, Crymych, Felindre Farchog

“The application relates to land east of Iet Wen, Felindre Farchog, Crymych, within the open countryside of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The site comprises part of a wider agricultural grazing field located within the Mynydd Preseli Landscape Character Area and historically formed part of the former Crosswell Riding Stables operation, giving the land an established equestrian association.”

“Planning permission is sought for the construction of buildings and associated infrastructure to support a horse breeding enterprise known as The Ceulan Stud. The proposal includes the erection of a stable block containing three stables together with ancillary feed storage, tack room, hay and implement storage buildings, turnout paddock, dung storage area, access improvements, permeable hardstanding, landscaping and biodiversity enhancement measures.”

“The application site relates to a parcel of agricultural grazing land located to the east of Iet Wen, Felindre Farchog, approximately 900 metres south of the settlement of Felindre Farchog within the open countryside of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.”

“The application site forms part of a wider agricultural holding and historically formed part of the former Crosswell Riding Stables operation, giving the land an established equestrian association within the locality. The site itself comprises an open grazing field enclosed by a mixture of post-and-wire fencing, hedgerows and areas of existing vegetation.”

“There is no relevant planning history associated with the site. However, pre-application advice was sought from the Authority under reference PA/25/0094 regarding the principle of the proposed development.”

“Nevern Community Council – Object Concerns raised regarding the scale of the development within a greenfield site, the loss of agricultural land and the potential increase in traffic movements along the narrow rural highway network. Initial comments also raised concerns regarding the precision of the submitted location plan. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority Development Management Committee – 3 June 2026 Page 68”

“Heneb (Dyfed Archaeological Trust) - No objection Heneb confirmed that the proposal is unlikely to impact upon any known archaeological resource and that no further archaeological mitigation or action is required • PCNPA Ecology - There will be a small loss of improved grassland to accommodate the development; however, the green infrastructure improvements will result in a net benefit for biodiversity and will not change the agricultural nature of the field.”

“It was reported at the meeting that additional highway information had recently been submitted by the agent, however the Highway Authority had not had sufficient time to fully assess that information. As result it was recommended that the Construction Management Plan condition be retained.”

“In response to a question, officers advised that the land was not connected to farm buildings but related to an existing established Welsh Pony breeding business. They also confirmed that there were no proposals for equestrian jumps. They advised that the container shown in the photographs had not been present when the application was submitted and if it remained on site would be subject to enforcement action.”

“Following proposal of the recommendation of approval by Councillor Clements, seconded by [name withheld], the application was carried at the vote.”

“Decision: That the application be approved subject to conditions relating to the timing of the development, accordance with approved plans and documents, Construction Management Statement with Plan, accordance with the Green Infrastructure Statement and Biodiversity Enhancement Scheme and external lighting.”