National park planners are being recommended to visit the site of a proposed new adventure tourism hub in north Pembrokeshire, which sparked fears that local wildlife will be disturbed by ‘noisy’ coasteerers. In an application to be heard at the June 5 meeting of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park’s development management committee, Jet Moore, managing director of Adventure Beyond Ltd, seeks permission for an outdoor adventure centre, with art studio and storage space above, and associated works at The Old Bus Depot, Moylegrove. The plot was originally used as a bus depot by the founder of the Richards Bros bus company.
Concern have been raised about the scheme, including local community council Nevern. Opponents fear that increased business for adventure firms will worsen the plight of birds and animals, some of which are on the UK’s amber conservation list. Dagmarr Moore, founder of the Moylegrove Mermaids sea swimming group, has previously said: "Visitors who speak to us when we’re in the bay say what a beautiful quiet place it is - then the adventure providers descend and the peace has gone.
" Local ecologist Steve Halton has said nesting birds were being disturbed by people scrambling on rocks and jumping into the sea. In a supporting statement for the scheme, Jet Moore, managing director of coasteering, kayaking and field studies outdoor activities provider Adventure Beyond Ltd, says equipment and vehicles necessary for activities at Ceibwr Bay and surrounds are.