Barry Island Train Station marketed for conversion into shops and restaurants
By Ellyn Wright
18th Nov 2020 | Local News
The Vale of Glamorgan Council has formally agreed to market the Barry Island Train Station.
In a cabinet meeting yesterday, Councillor Lis Burnett said the building and associated land will go on the market to gauge interest, and to seriously look at ideas of what the space could be used for.
Cllr Burnett also said that if no suitable or appropriate bids were made, the council would not accept any and rethink its plans.
"This is to get an outcome that is right for the town and no other purpose," she said.
"What could this be, what could this add to Barry Island in terms of what we want it to be, a successful and thriving destination?
"We have a strong track record of bringing back historic buildings within Barry into beneficial use, working in partnership with those with the necessary skills, innovation and drive to do that. You can look around Barry to see that."
The building is marketed for a range of businesses, including food and drink, leisure, and shops.
Cambrian Transport, the current tenant, who operate the Barry Tourist Railway, will remain on the lease until 2030.
The Barry Regeneration Fund will cover the costs of marketing and disposal of the Barry Island Station site. Development to the site is also subject to necessary planning permission and consent from the Welsh Government. Vale of Glamorgan Council leader Neil Moore he was excited by the development: "If we can continue the work that we've done with the Pumphouse and Goodsheds, when you consider some of the things that have gone on, I think it's quite wonderful."
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