The Consortium of housebuilders behind the £250 million regeneration of Barry Waterfront has now submitted an outline planning application.
The Barry Waterfront Consortium, comprising Persimmon Homes, Taylor Wimpey and Barratt Homes, entered into an agreement in September 2007 with Associated British Ports and the Welsh Assembly Government to purchase the majority of the remaining areas around number one Dock at Barry Waterfront.
Following two years of preparation, the Consortium has now finalised the outline plans for the regeneration of the site, and submitted them to the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
Richard Keogh, commenting on behalf of the Barry Waterfront Consortium, said: “This is a significant step forward that clearly demonstrates the Consortium’s commitment to this major regeneration scheme for Barry, despite the tough economic climate.
“We anticipate that the scheme will create around 2,000 jobs over the ten–year construction period as well as approximately 500 jobs once completed. We are confident this significant investment in Barry will drive further investment in the local area, creating further job opportunities for local people.”
The final proposals include a new link road to Barry Island, a waterfront café quarter, significant waterside open space, retail space, and approximately 2,000 new homes comprising a mix of private and affordable housing.
Craig Jones of Holder Mathias Architects, part of the masterplanning team for the Barry Waterfront Consortium, said:
“As a part of a wide and experienced team involved in preparing the masterplan for the continued regeneration of the waterfront at Barry on behalf of the Consotrium, we understand what a significant step forward this is for the area, representing a huge opportunity for the town and surrounding environment.
“Because of the variety of uses and the unique water–side setting, this has been a challenging project in design and technical terms. The masterplan focuses on bringing together the town and the Island so that they form a wider, cohesive community. Our integrated proposals for housing, leisure, retail and and transport will help to facilitate the two areas living and working together, while maximising the opportunities presented by the waterfront setting.
“Setting a clear framework in place now means that people will know what to expect of any future developments, and the Consortium’s consultations with the public, various stakeholder groups and the Design Commission for Wales has been a vital component of the design process.”
25/08/2009