Festival organisers across Pembrokeshire have voiced their concerns over new rules to control temporary campsites.
The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority approved plans back in December to introduce an Article 4(1) Direction to remove permitted development rights for 28-day camping, caravan and mobile home sites within the National Park.
PCNPA has stated that the decision, marks a significant step in managing the impact of unregulated temporary camping on the National Park’s protected landscapes and ecosystems.
The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority approved plans back in December to introduce an Article 4(1) Direction to remove permitted development rights for 28-day camping, caravan and mobile home sites within the National Park.
PCNPA has stated that the decision, marks a significant step in managing the impact of unregulated temporary camping on the National Park’s protected landscapes and ecosystems.
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00:00If this rule did come into effect and it meant that potentially we couldn't get planning for the campsite,
00:07it could mean us having to move site, which again is not something that's easily done.
00:12The process is ongoing. We're currently in the final stage of consulting again.
00:17We've also ensured that there is a lead-in period there,
00:21so any changes we propose will not come in until January 2026 at the earliest.