I’m sure this is the first of many posts on the future development of the waterfront in Barry.

So 41 hectares of land at the former Barry docklands have been sold to a consortium of developers including housebuilders Taylor Wimpey, Persimmon Homes and Barratt Homes.
The consortium’s development proposals, which will form the bulk of a planning application include 2,000 new homes, of which 400 will be for social housing, a hotel, restaurants, retail outlets and possibly a cinema. The consortium indicate that the development will be constructed to the highest environmental standards and promise extensive community consultation.

Great news I say.

However, we must remember that this is an early proposal and detailed plans will have to be drawn up and approved by the council before any development can take place. Personally I have reservations concerning the extent of the development and what will eventually be built.

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How long do we have to wait before repairs are made to the crumbling facade of the shelters overlooking the Knap lake. These shelters are an eyesore and have been in a state of disrepair for quite some time. Continue Reading »

The town of Barry is changing with a number of new developments and initiatives, however, at its heart, the town remains the same.