MEMBERS of Pembroke Town Council have voted in favour of a planning application to extend the Castle Quarry gypsy traveller site in Monkton.

An application for three new build caravan plots and washrooms has been submitted by Pembrokeshire County Council Housing Commission.

Each pitch covers a 260m2 and will provide space for a large mobile home and/or caravan(s), with access to washrooms and parking space.

The washrooms will be a single storey concrete block building, measuring 13metres 2inches.

Eight members voted in favour of the application, while one member voted against at a meeting last Thursday (January 16).

Councillor Pauline Waters said: “It’s really good for them, I've got to be honest, but why Monkton, I feel.”

A decision on the application will be made by Pembrokeshire County Council.

Last September, following an extraordinary meeting of Pembrokeshire County Council to policies relating to gypsy traveller planning matters, the council decided continue its search for potential sites.

A report prepared by Cardiff-based Capital Property and Infrastructure of Cardiff stated : “There is a shortage of gypsy traveller pitches within the county and this scheme will help to address this issue.

“There is also a particular need to extend this site as there is demand from the existing residents for additional pitches to enable the next generation to be established within the same community.