Narberth Town Council have requested that Pembrokeshire County Council do all that the authority can to enforce noise and licensing regulations.

It comes after concerns were raised during a discussion at a meeting on Tuesday regarding a planning application.

The proposal which has been put forward by applicant Mr. James Beaven aims to change the use of the former charity shop on High Street into a Craft Beer Bar.

Opening hours of the proposed premies would be - Monday to Friday 09.00 to 23.00hours, Saturday 09.00 to 00.00 hours and Sunday and Bank holidays 10.00 to 23.00 hours with a capacity for 42 people.

Mr. Beaven co-owner of the Tenby Brewing Co Ltd business based at the Salterns already runs a bar located on the seaside town's Upper Frog Street councillors were told.

Narberth Mayor, Clr.?Chris Walters declared an interest as he knew the owner.

Before the discussion Town Clerk Caroline Coaker read a letter from a resident who had concerns regarding the amount of noise generated should the proposal be approved.

The letter also stated issues about a potential increase in waste down at Back Lane which has caused numerous problems for the town.

“Back Lane already has unacceptable levels of rubbish dumped, smashed glass bottles by those inconsiderate individuals loitering or walking through the lane”, the letter stated.

PCC’s pollution control have already stated that they object to this application being approved.

In a letter they say: “The premises consists of two residential flats above the commercial ground floor area and also residential flats either side of the development site.

“There is no supporting information provided within the application with regard to the assessment and/or mitigation and control of noise associated with the use of the ground floor as a bar to prevent the development from adversely impacting upon dwellings/sensitive receptors above and adjacent to the development site.”

The letter also stated that pollution control had received a responce saying that “Noise from the inside the premises doesn’t appear to be an issue.”

Documentation also states that are 10 premises within 300 metres of the proposed site which already sell alcohol.

Pollution control have also said “that the area is well supplied if not over supplied with pubs and bars where alcohol can be consumed.”

During the discussion, Clr. David Norcross said that he supported pollution control’s findings and stated: “Noise pollution is something that needs to be dealt with.”

Clr. Elizabeth Rogers said the council had to be realistic as there may well be another empty shop in the town.

She then formally objected the change of use, but Narberth’s deputy mayor Clr. Sue Rees said the council had no legal reasons for objecting.

However, she asked if the Town Council could bring to the attention of PCC that the authority will enforce noise and licensing regulations as required by law.