Carmarthenshire council has been granted listed building consent for the 18 month project, which began this month.

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"We fully expect the remaining planning application and Listed Building Consent to be considered on Thursday evening, " he added.

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In 2007 Wymering Manor was granted permission for use as a hotel but any buyer would need listed building consent in addition to planning permission for any alterations, extensions or demolition works to its interior or exterior.

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