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Western Telegraph
20-05-2025
- General
- Western Telegraph
Bid to extend Bethlehem Baptist Chapel near Haverfordwest
Reverend Jenny Gough, through agent Sureline Design Services Ltd, seeks permission for an extension to Bethlehem Chapel and its attached hall, in the village of Bethlehem, near Haverfordwest. A supporting statement says: 'Bethlehem Baptist Chapel, located on the outskirts of Haverfordwest has 45 adults in membership of the church at the present time ranging from 19 years to those in their mid90's. In addition, on a Sunday we have a further 46 adults in regular attendance and 11 regular under 16-year-olds. 'The growth of the church fellowship in the past ten years has necessitated the provision of a portacabin in church grounds which is a temporary measure, intended to be removed once the proposed extension to the church hall is completed. 'Whilst the church is currently providing various community activities we are limited in the number of people who can attend and often find that we are restricted in the services we would like to provide due to the space available. 'Allied to this, the need to meet public standards for disabilities, parking, health, and safety and the need for an extension becomes ever more pressing. The project aim is to provide a first-class facility that will enhance the community, be a welcome lift to the area, and enable existing and new activities to be undertaken in a pleasant, warm, accessible and welcoming environment. 'There is adequate land situated to allow the extension without impinging or compromising on the chapel's burial grounds and the funding for the project will be obtained through grant applications, through appeals and fundraising activities. 'Over the last four to five years it has become increasingly clear that the current building facility could not meet the needs of its users, nor hope to satisfy the ever-increasing regulatory demands placed on facilities that are open to the general public.' The chapel hosts many activities including adult and toddler/baby group, ladies craft group (which includes a Safe Space provision), community lunch group, bereavement peer support group, dementia support group, primary school children's holiday clubs, secondary school youth clubs, young adult groups, Christian teaching groups and social events. 'Since many of these activities are well attended we are often lacking space in the building. For some larger gatherings we are forced to use halls in the communities around us, which increases our workload for holding the events in having to transport necessary equipment. 'The main result is that we are not holding events to our full potential, if more space was available at Bethlehem Chapel, we would be able to hold more events to benefit the wider community with what we are already providing.' The application will be considered by county planners at a later date.
Pembrokeshire Herald
20-05-2025
- General
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Bid to extend Bethlehem Baptist Chapel near Haverfordwest
A CALL to extend a chapel and hall near Haverfordwest to provide much-needed space for activities has been submitted to Pembrokeshire planners. Reverend Jenny Gough, through agent Sureline Design Services Ltd, seeks permission for an extension to Bethlehem Chapel and its attached hall, in the village of Bethlehem, near Haverfordwest. A supporting statement says: 'Bethlehem Baptist Chapel, located on the outskirts of Haverfordwest has 45 adults in membership of the church at the present time ranging from 19 years to those in their mid90's. In addition, on a Sunday we have a further 46 adults in regular attendance and 11 regular under 16-year-olds. 'The growth of the church fellowship in the past ten years has necessitated the provision of a portacabin in church grounds which is a temporary measure, intended to be removed once the proposed extension to the church hall is completed. 'Whilst the church is currently providing various community activities we are limited in the number of people who can attend and often find that we are restricted in the services we would like to provide due to the space available. 'Allied to this, the need to meet public standards for disabilities, parking, health, and safety and the need for an extension becomes ever more pressing. The project aim is to provide a first-class facility that will enhance the community, be a welcome lift to the area, and enable existing and new activities to be undertaken in a pleasant, warm, accessible and welcoming environment. 'There is adequate land situated to allow the extension without impinging or compromising on the chapel's burial grounds and the funding for the project will be obtained through grant applications, through appeals and fundraising activities. 'Over the last four to five years it has become increasingly clear that the current building facility could not meet the needs of its users, nor hope to satisfy the ever-increasing regulatory demands placed on facilities that are open to the general public.' The chapel hosts many activities including adult and toddler/baby group, ladies craft group (which includes a Safe Space provision), community lunch group, bereavement peer support group, dementia support group, primary school children's holiday clubs, secondary school youth clubs, young adult groups, Christian teaching groups and social events. 'Since many of these activities are well attended we are often lacking space in the building. For some larger gatherings we are forced to use halls in the communities around us, which increases our workload for holding the events in having to transport necessary equipment. 'The main result is that we are not holding events to our full potential, if more space was available at Bethlehem Chapel, we would be able to hold more events to benefit the wider community with what we are already providing.' The application will be considered by county planners at a later date.
Pembrokeshire Herald
24-04-2025
- Business
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Town Council set to meet with key elections and financial reports on agenda
A SCHEME for a rural Pembrokeshire One Planet Development, which would eventually include a charcuterie business using meats from a rare breed 'flerd' and a 'natural health service' has been turned down by county planners. In an application to Pembrokeshire County Council, Malcolm and Nichola Blunsden sought permission for the One Planet Development including a three-bed house, polytunnel and a freestanding photovoltaic array at Covert View, some one kilometre from the village of Jeffreyston, near Kilgetty. A supporting statement through agent Sureline Design Services Ltd said of the applicants: 'They have experience of managing this piece of land and are excited to have the opportunity to develop their ideas for an eco-house, rare breed 'flerd' [mixture of a flock and herd], a charcuterie business and a 'natural health service' that brings local community groups and schools closer to nature.' Covering a five-year plan, it says the applicants would produce 56 per cent of their own food, with a small vegetable garden and polytunnel as well as a flock of chickens and ducks for eggs and meat, and will also keep geese, sheep, pigs and cattle for meat; the main enterprise on site will sell fresh meat and charcuterie products from the sheep, pigs and cattle. 'In addition to this they will develop a subsidiary enterprise based on community groups and general public visiting the site for educational and therapeutic purposes,' the statement adds. Detailing the 'Cleddau Charcuterie' proposal, it says: 'The overall objective is to use traditional rare breeds of Welsh farm animals, raise them in a dynamic 'flerd' (mixture of a flock and herd) to create a rich tapestry of diverse meadows in a regenerative 'mob' grazed system whilst also building soil carbon.' It says the meats produced will be slaughtered and butchered locally and then cured in a purpose-built meat curing room, this will be located in one of the existing farm buildings on site. 'Research undertaken by Malcolm suggests a high demand for locally produced fresh meat as well as charcuterie products with known origins and high animal welfare. The nearest producer for charcuterie is currently in Powys.' An officer report, recommending refusal raised concerns about the robustness of financial figures and realistic possibility of achieving them, with 'almost 90 per cent of the projected income would come from a single source, namely meat products production,' adding: 'There is no supporting evidence from local schools or groups for a demand for the services offered. It is considered that there is not sufficient certainty to conclude that a significant proportion of the applicants' food and income needs would be met on the site within five years'. It also raised concerns about insufficient water resources on the site with a borehole required for drinking water. The application was refused by planners. Since the refusal, the application is listed as having an appeal against the decision lodged.
Pembrokeshire Herald
23-04-2025
- Business
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Permission for new Jeffreyston charcuterie business refused
A SCHEME for a rural Pembrokeshire One Planet Development, which would eventually include a charcuterie business using meats from a rare breed 'flerd' and a 'natural health service' has been turned down by county planners. In an application to Pembrokeshire County Council, Malcolm and Nichola Blunsden sought permission for the One Planet Development including a three-bed house, polytunnel and a freestanding photovoltaic array at Covert View, some one kilometre from the village of Jeffreyston, near Kilgetty. A supporting statement through agent Sureline Design Services Ltd said of the applicants: 'They have experience of managing this piece of land and are excited to have the opportunity to develop their ideas for an eco-house, rare breed 'flerd' [mixture of a flock and herd], a charcuterie business and a 'natural health service' that brings local community groups and schools closer to nature.' Covering a five-year plan, it says the applicants would produce 56 per cent of their own food, with a small vegetable garden and polytunnel as well as a flock of chickens and ducks for eggs and meat, and will also keep geese, sheep, pigs and cattle for meat; the main enterprise on site will sell fresh meat and charcuterie products from the sheep, pigs and cattle. 'In addition to this they will develop a subsidiary enterprise based on community groups and general public visiting the site for educational and therapeutic purposes,' the statement adds. Detailing the 'Cleddau Charcuterie' proposal, it says: 'The overall objective is to use traditional rare breeds of Welsh farm animals, raise them in a dynamic 'flerd' (mixture of a flock and herd) to create a rich tapestry of diverse meadows in a regenerative 'mob' grazed system whilst also building soil carbon.' It says the meats produced will be slaughtered and butchered locally and then cured in a purpose-built meat curing room, this will be located in one of the existing farm buildings on site. 'Research undertaken by Malcolm suggests a high demand for locally produced fresh meat as well as charcuterie products with known origins and high animal welfare. The nearest producer for charcuterie is currently in Powys.' An officer report, recommending refusal raised concerns about the robustness of financial figures and realistic possibility of achieving them, with 'almost 90 per cent of the projected income would come from a single source, namely meat products production,' adding: 'There is no supporting evidence from local schools or groups for a demand for the services offered. It is considered that there is not sufficient certainty to conclude that a significant proportion of the applicants' food and income needs would be met on the site within five years'. It also raised concerns about insufficient water resources on the site with a borehole required for drinking water. The application was refused by planners. Since the refusal, the application is listed as having an appeal against the decision lodged.
Western Telegraph
23-04-2025
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Permission for new Jeffreyston charcuterie business refused
In an application to Pembrokeshire County Council, Malcolm and Nichola Blunsden sought permission for the One Planet Development including a three-bed house, polytunnel and a freestanding photovoltaic array at Covert View, some one kilometre from the village of Jeffreyston, near Kilgetty. A supporting statement through agent Sureline Design Services Ltd said of the applicants: 'They have experience of managing this piece of land and are excited to have the opportunity to develop their ideas for an eco-house, rare breed 'flerd' [mixture of a flock and herd], a charcuterie business and a 'natural health service' that brings local community groups and schools closer to nature.' Covering a five-year plan, it says the applicants would produce 56 per cent of their own food, with a small vegetable garden and polytunnel as well as a flock of chickens and ducks for eggs and meat, and will also keep geese, sheep, pigs and cattle for meat; the main enterprise on site will sell fresh meat and charcuterie products from the sheep, pigs and cattle. 'In addition to this they will develop a subsidiary enterprise based on community groups and general public visiting the site for educational and therapeutic purposes,' the statement adds. Detailing the 'Cleddau Charcuterie' proposal, it says: 'The overall objective is to use traditional rare breeds of Welsh farm animals, raise them in a dynamic 'flerd' (mixture of a flock and herd) to create a rich tapestry of diverse meadows in a regenerative 'mob' grazed system whilst also building soil carbon.' It says the meats produced will be slaughtered and butchered locally and then cured in a purpose-built meat curing room, this will be located in one of the existing farm buildings on site. 'Research undertaken by Malcolm suggests a high demand for locally produced fresh meat as well as charcuterie products with known origins and high animal welfare. The nearest producer for charcuterie is currently in Powys.' An officer report, recommending refusal raised concerns about the robustness of financial figures and realistic possibility of achieving them, with 'almost 90 per cent of the projected income would come from a single source, namely meat products production,' adding: 'There is no supporting evidence from local schools or groups for a demand for the services offered. It is considered that there is not sufficient certainty to conclude that a significant proportion of the applicants' food and income needs would be met on the site within five years'. It also raised concerns about insufficient water resources on the site with a borehole required for drinking water. The application was refused by planners. Since the refusal, the application is listed as having an appeal against the decision lodged.
