Pembrokeshire Adventure Sports Park Approval Planned

Plans for a new adventure tourism hub in Moylegrove, Pembrokeshire, are set to receive backing from the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, despite significant opposition. Adventure Beyond, a company specializing in coasteering and kayaking, aims to establish a visitor center on a site previously used for company operations. The proposal has been under review by the park's development management committee and is slated for approval in an upcoming meeting. Opponents of the project argue that increased tourism could negatively impact local wildlife, particularly species listed on the UK's amber conservation list. Concerns have been raised about the potential harm to nesting birds due to the activities associated with coasteering. Campaigners have expressed a desire to preserve the natural state of Ceibwr Bay, advocating for a more sustainable approach to tourism in the area. Jet Moore, representing Adventure Beyond, emphasized the necessity of the new site, a former bus depot, as the only viable option for relocating their operations. He acknowledged the existence of a "small but vocal group" opposing the development, but noted that feedback from the broader community has been largely positive. Moore expressed uncertainty regarding the specific objections raised against the project. The Welsh government has not yet made a final decision on the application, having issued a "holding direction" to allow for further consideration. Approval is contingent upon the lifting of this direction and an agreement on a habitats regulations assessment, which is still pending with Natural Resources Wales.