Passing Comment: Barry needs more holiday lets – but where?
By Sue Vincent Jones
SO, Tŷ Hafan has hit back against the crazy closeness of their site to the proposed Danter Dream Camp.
Holiday lets next to their hospice are not the neighbours they want to see at the Sully site.
I agree but, to be honest, any proposed plans in that area will always be highly emotive and very controversial.
And as a Devil’s Advocate also told me this week – Hayes Road is already a busy route for traffic, within an industrial area, that also has other local businesses and amenities close to the hospice.
Now, before you all pile on, that’s not to say I’m sure that a shipping container site is the way forward.
But let’s just hope that land can used wisely in the future – though a Tibetan monastery is perhaps is the only new build possible!
Truth be told, I hope that the quest to build some holiday homes at Barry Island continues – whether by Henry Danter or a budding Welsh entrepreneur waiting in the wings.
Rumour has it that Mr Danter is even trying to buy the car park that sits on the former Butlins site but the local authority are adamant it’s not for sale.
Bit rich really, since they were quick enough to flog the rest of our headland to house developers at the drop of a Kiss Me Quick hat.
In my view, Barry Island is desperate for some smart, short-term holiday lets. ‘The Rock’ has really raised its game over the last decade, and deserves a much more strategic approach.
Mind you before Mr Danter starts a new ambitious project, I think he could give the tired, old, fairground some serious TLC first. To me it looks in need of a lick of paint, a clearance of clutter, and a total tidy up.
And whilst he does this, perhaps the council could also rid us of those awful rides on our prom. There’s the pleasure park up the road so no need to plonk more down. What’s that all about?
My solution is to trash the Tŷ Hafan plan, consider the car park, and keep searching for suitable sites.
And whilst this plays out, the rest of us hope that other investors look for land – in liaison with the local authority.
I’m not holding my breath mind – are you?
By Sue Vincent Jones
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