Abersoch cafe plan for boat dealer's forecourt rejected

Abersoch Land and Sea wanted to build a cafe on its petrol station forecourt

Plans to build a seafront cafe bar on a petrol station forecourt have been rejected following local concerns.

Boat dealer Abersoch Land and Sea wanted to revamp its forecourt, which is used mainly to refuel vessels.

A Gwynedd Council planning report said objections had been raised about noise and there were concerns about alcohol sales at a site for maritime activity.

Consultants said the forecourt's use had declined and it was looking to complement tourism in the area.

Officials rejected the plans citing a lack of proof showing a need for a new commercial unit, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.