Members of Penally Commuity Council have unanimously objected to plans for the development of 45 self-catering units on land in the village.

Following an emergency meeting held last week to discuss the application which has proposed the development on land to the rear of the Night Owl in Penally, councillors stated that they felt the proposed scheme would have a detrimental impact upon the environment.

"It will be such a prominent site on the crown of the hill, which will be clearly visible from Tenby and the main road in from Sageston. The number of units is an over-development of the site," wrote Carol Clemson, clerk to Penally Community Council, in a response to Pembrokeshire County Council.

"The road in the village is very narrow at the point of entry to this proposed development. With increased traffic in that area and no footpath, there will be congestion and likelihood of risk to pedestrians walking through the village.

"With the proposed development there will be an increase in the volume of vehicles travelling through the village, which already has a problem with speeding, together with narrow roads and bends," she continued.

The community council also stated that they have grave concerns about the existing foul sewers in the village as to whether they would cope with 45 more dwellings.