21-05-2025
- Business
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Cleddau Bridge Hotel housing scheme moves ahead
35 affordable homes to replace fire-damaged site in Pembroke Dock
THE REDEVELOPMENT of the former Cleddau Bridge Hotel site in Pembroke Dock has taken a significant step forward, as Castell Group and Pembrokeshire County Council confirm the completion of the site sale.
The site, which has stood derelict since a devastating fire in 2019, was acquired unconditionally by Castell Group in April 2024. Since then, planning permission and Sustainable Drainage (SAB) approval have been secured, clearing the way for construction to begin.
Using a social housing grant from the Welsh Government, the new scheme will deliver 35 affordable homes—providing a mix of social, supported, and intermediate rental properties. All homes will be owned and managed by Pembrokeshire County Council.
The development marks a key milestone in bringing a long-neglected brownfield site back into use, with anticipated economic and social benefits for the wider area.
Dorian Payne, Managing Director of Castell Group, said: 'We are delighted to reach this critical stage in the redevelopment of the Cleddau Bridge Hotel site. We are excited to move forward with construction in collaboration with Pembrokeshire County Council.'
Cllr Michelle Bateman, Cabinet Member for Housing, welcomed the news: 'This site has been derelict since the fire in 2019 so it's fantastic news that it will now be developed into high-quality affordable housing. We are committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing and this development, in one of our largest towns, will play a part in meeting the demand for housing in Pembrokeshire.'
Local member Cllr Joshua Beynon added: 'I am really pleased to see the Council developing this piece of land that has been left as an eyesore since it caught fire some years ago. Housing is what we need, and I'm really pleased to see it happening here.'
Work on site is expected to begin shortly.
Anyone interested in applying for one of the new homes is advised to ensure their housing application is up to date. For further information, contact the Customer Liaison Team at devCLO@ or call 01437 764551.
