Plans approved for Border Force store in Pembrokeshire dockyard building

Plans to turn part of a listed Georgian dockyard building in Pembrokeshire into a Border Force store for seized contraband and firearms have been approved.
Simon Schutte, of Mitie, through agent RLB, sought permission from Pembrokeshire County Council for the recommission of a WC and uniform storage room into a secure storeroom at the Grade-II*-listed Custom House, Pembroke Dock dockyard.
The 1822 building forms part of a group of buildings with the former Guard House and other listed buildings in the Dockyard. The building formally known as ‘The Old Storehouse’, was listed for its high-quality design and use of ironwork for fire-proof construction.
A supporting statement accompanying the application said: “The proposals relate to the creation of a secure storage facility on the first floor for UK Border Force operations, including reinforced partitions, ceiling upgrades, secure access arrangements, and mechanical and electrical improvements.
“The proposals are minor, reversible, and sympathetic interventions that preserve the architectural integrity of this Grade-II*-listed building while providing essential security upgrades necessary for government operational use.”
An officer report recommending approval said: “The work proposed is to create a secure storeroom for UK Border force, for the safe storage of seized contraband and firearms.
“The works proposed consist of removal on an existing stud partition wall, removal of tiles on the existing walls, removal of one door frame and door.
“To create the secure store room, the proposal would install new metal stud partitions with embedded steel mesh reinforcement, new MF ceiling incorporating steel mesh reinforcement, secure steel door, with a section of the room used as an access-controlled lobby, mechanical ventilations, UPVC wall cladding, vinyl flooring, with PIR lighting, CCTV, and emergency alarm systems. As part of the proposal, there would be no alterations to the exterior of the building.”
The application was conditionally approved by county planners. ‌​‌​‌​​​‍‌​‌​​‌‌‌‍‌​‌‌​​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌‌​​

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