Hair and beauty salon at Industrial Unit, Parc Gwynfryn, Crymych
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Pembrokeshire Planning Committee on 7 Oct 2025.
The site
The building is on a countryside industrial estate about 55 metres from Crymych’s settlement boundary, with access from the estate road.
“The site is located in countryside approximately 55 metres north-east of the settlement boundary of the service centre of Crymych and has been allocated as an employment site within the Local Development Plan (LDP) (Ref. EMP/030/00001).”
“The application site is accessed from the estate road which connects with the A478, approximately 232 metres north and north-west. There are pedestrian links to Crymych Retail Centre from the industrial estate.”
Officer report
Earlier permissions
Earlier permissions covered the industrial estate and a later variation of its approved plans.
“24/0033/PA - Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 06/0886/PA (Proposed new Industrial Estate B1, B8 - Storage & Distribution & Haulage contractors Depot) – Conditionally approved 24 June 2024”
“06/0886/PA – Proposed new industrial estate B1, B8 – Storage & Distribution and Haulage Contractors Depot – conditionally approval 13 August 2008”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended approval subject to conditions covering implementation, plans, drainage and biodiversity measures.
“It is recommended that the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:”
“Time period for implementation • Development in accordance with approved and amended plans • No surface water to discharge to main sewer • Surface water details to be submitted for approval and implemented • Implementation of green infrastructure/biodiversity enhancement ___________________________________________________________________”
Officer report
Public representations
No third-party representations were received during the publicity process.
“Two site notices were displayed, one on the application site and one on the entrance to the industrial estate. No third-party representations have been received as part of the publicity process. Crymych Community Council has responded to consultation in support of the application.”
Officer report
Who spoke
No public speakers attended the meeting.
Committee debate
Councillor John Davies supported the proposal for its business, employment and local demand benefits.
“Councillor John Davies expressed strong support for the application, commending the Planning Officer’s balanced and thorough report. He stated that the proposal would benefit Crymych by supporting existing businesses, creating…”
Minutes
The vote
The motion passed with eleven votes in favour and no votes against or abstentions.
“The vote, undertaken by way of a roll call, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows:”
“There were no votes against or abstentions.”
Minutes
The decision
The application was approved subject to the reasons and conditions set out in the recommendation.
“That the Application be APPROVED subject to the reasons outlined in Section 1.1 of the report…”
Minutes
Sources
- Pembrokeshire Planning Committee minutes, 7 October 2025
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Pembrokeshire's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Tuesday 7 October 2025
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- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Minutes
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- The application (council website)
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