Cardiff Bay viewed from the pier.
Cardiff Bay viewed from the pier.
A major urban village on former industrial land between Cardiff city centre and Cardiff Bay has been given planning consent. The Havannah Quay project will transform 13ha of rundown riverside land, creating offices, 2,000 homes, a 16-storey five-star hotel – and around 2,700 jobs.
The plans include a water taxi station, a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Taff and £1 million towards bus links to Cardiff Bay. They also provide for workshops to house creative industries, “incubator” units for new businesses, a training facility and a music venue.
Education and community facilities will be allocated £1.5 million and off-site public open space will receive £1 million. The development, which is designed to be carbon-neutral, will use ground-source heating and LED lighting.
Cardiff City Council chief strategic planning and environmental officer Sean Hanaby said “It will bring vital regeneration to a declining area and help set new standards for sustainable development in Cardiff.”
RPS led a team of consultants preparing and managing the outline application. Simon Warder, Operational Director at the Cardiff office, said “Havannah Quay will offer a variety of much-needed inner city homes and businesses.” A development company – Havannah Quay Ltd – has been formed to take the scheme forward.
Construction is expected to start by the end of this year and take five to six years to complete. Businesses currently based in the area, employing some 250 people, will be relocated with no job losses.
For more information please contact:
RPS Cardiff – Planning & Development
T: +44 (0) 2920 668 662
Aerial view from east – by kind permission of HolderMathias architects.