The fishermen claimed that the plans were fundamentally unlawful and would damage other mussel beds in the area. But Anglesey council and Crown Estates said they would be considering an appeal against the court verdict that goes in favour of the fishermen. The company behind the scheme said the marina will create jobs, and that they did not intend to pull out.
The fishermen challenged the legality of the 1962 Menai Strait Oyster and Mussel Fishery Order in relation to the construction of a marina over seven hectares of shore land. They said that the marina was earmarked for one of the prime locations and could “gravely prejudice the viability of the mussel fisher”. As the judgment comes in favour of fishermen they were pleased as it save them from a huge economic loss. They said that there are other sites available for marinas but no other sites available for mussel growers in this part of north Wales.
Commenting on that the Crown estates said the ruling was disappointing with the result and they are currently considering our options with regards to an appeal. Anglesey Council said that the council will be taking a report to the full council meeting on Friday, 9 May to consider the merits of appealing the decision.
Dafydd Jones, a director of marina company ABC, said he had no plans to scrap it and he believes that the marina could live side-by-side with the fishery, it would only be on part of it, and it happens elsewhere.
