Developers express interest in Langland Bay site

Property consultants working for Swansea Council have received enquiries from developers for how a prime location in Langland Bay could be used.

The council, which will continue to own the 0.77-acre location, says that it wants any development to provide leisure and public toilet facilities that would "improve public services and be sympathetic to the environment."

The site is currently occupied by three of Langland Bay's six-court tennis site.

The council says it is in the process of agreeing a lease – on a peppercorn rent – for Mumbles Community Council to manage the other three courts, which are being refurbished by the community council.

Potential uses for the site include a restaurant, café, shop, gallery, gym, or sports facility.

The money raised through the long lease will be re-invested in council services.

Robert Francis-Davies, the council's cabinet member for investment, regeneration and tourism, said: "It's encouraging that developers are interested in this spectacular destination and improving leisure facilities for the Swansea public.

"There's a wide range of possible uses, with a strong preference to include new community provision.

"Any scheme must be top class and those operating it will be required to provide, run and maintain new public toilets."

The site also currently features a St John Ambulance base, but the council says that a new lease can be agreed with the organisation.

Those interested in leasing the site have until 12 February to submit bids. No plans have been submitted yet and the planning process will have to be followed.

"The public want more facilities along the seafront. They regularly mention attractions such as coffee shops, restaurants and other facilities. Business is clearly of the same opinion," Cllr Francis-Davies continued.

"We asked the public and local organisations what type of considerate development they thought would maximise the potential of this site to best serve future generations.

"The feedback was considered and now, before anything comes to fruition, there'll be the normal rigorous planning process. We want something in keeping with the immediate local environment – so no high-rise developments.

"We want another jewel to attract, entertain, retain and employ people. The lease will also help the council to cover major losses in central government funding."

The site is being marketed by land and property consultants BP2 on behalf of the council.

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