Hotelier David Roberts

The prospect of a yachting marina is seen by many as a perfect development for the picturesque part of north Wales.

Planned at Gallow's Point, the 450-berth marina has already won the unanimous support of everyone who lives nearby.

"It is blatantly obvious to all concerned - both small and large business operators - that the injection of funds the marina would bring is going to significantly raise the prosperity of the area," said hotelier David Roberts.

But despite the outspoken enthusiasm for the development, the Assembly says the scheme might have to go to a full public inquiry.

Mussel fisherman Kim Mould

Mussel fisherman on the Menai Strait argue that the marina trespasses on an area protected by a fisheries order.

"The proposed marina is going to put someone out of business," said mussel fisherman Kim Mould.

"They've not considered this at all. There are other spots within the Menai Strait suitable for a marina where no one else is going to be affected and we would support a marina somewhere else in the Menai Strait."

But after their own environmental assessment, developers say that Gallow's Point is by far the best option and say the area they want to use is exempt from the fisheries order.

"We are so concerned about this project we certainly will look after the environment," said Mayor of Beaumaris Laurence Roberts.

"We've been here a long time. The town has been here 700 years and all our predecessors have looked after it and it's a lovely place to be. We're not going to let it be spoiled now."

A spokesman for the developers said the scheme could create well over 100 new jobs and attract over �2m into the Anglesey economy every year but say the expense of a public inquiry could sink the scheme.