Office-to-home conversion at Wesley House, Pembroke Dock

What was proposed

The application sought to change the entire building from office use to one dwelling, with minimal external alterations and biodiversity enhancements.

“This full planning application seeks planning permission for the change of use of the entire building from A2 (office) use to C3 (dwelling) use, for a property located within the defined Secondary Retail Frontage of the Town Centre, for the Hub Town of Pembroke Dock; with minimal alterations to the appearance of the external fabric of the building, consisting of:”

“The removal of company livery from the elevations; and • Installation of biodiversity enhancements;”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The site is a three-storey listed building in a conservation area, within the town centre’s secondary retail frontage.

“The site is located on the western side of Meyrick Street, Pembroke Dock and forms a three storey end of terrace building, with basement, comprising of an A2 (Office) used in conjunction with an Architect’s & Surveyor’s Practice.”

“The principal elevation of the property is orientated to face Meyrick Street. The site is located within the Pembroke Dock Conservation Area and is subject to an Article 4 Direction (which removes certain permitted development rights).”

Officer report

Planning history

An associated listed-building application for the same change of use was granted on 30 June 2026.

“25/1083/LB - Change of use from A2 (office) to C3 (dwelling), with minimal alterations, no extensions or demolition work. Granted, 30 June 2026.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval with conditions for timing, approved plans, and green infrastructure and biodiversity enhancements.

“It is recommended that the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:”

“Standard time limit for implementation • Development in accordance with approved plans • Implementation of green infrastructure/biodiversity enhancement ___________________________________________________________________”

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What people said

One objection concerned residential parking permits, parking enforcement and the lack of public engagement about parking.

“The potential adverse effect of the proposal on residential permit holder car parking;”

“Lack of Parking Enforcement Officers monitoring parking; and • Lack of public engagement regarding the parking situation on Meyrick Street.”

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Who spoke

The planning officer presented the application, and no public speakers attended the meeting.

The committee’s debate

Members discussed improving and regenerating buildings, increasing residents, housing potential, and the evidence about sewage impacts.

“Councillor Alec Cormack agreed with the need to regenerate buildings within the County and highlighted the extent of support available for a commercial property conversion to a residential property and emphasised that there should be increased publicity to increase the housing potential.”

“In responding to concerns regarding sewage disposal at the property, the Chair agreed that at a residential property, occupants would usually leave during the day to attend work and therefore not produce the same amount of sewage as an occupied commercial building. The Chief Planning Officer advised that the information submitted by the Agent, along with the Nutrient Ecologist’s response had demonstrated an acceptable impact.”

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The vote

The motion to approve was carried with 13 votes in favour, no votes against and no abstentions.

“The vote, undertaken by way of a roll-call, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows:”

“There were no votes against and no abstentions.”

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The final decision

The committee approved the application subject to the conditions set out in the officer report.

“That the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions outlined in Section1.1 of the report.”

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