A HOLIDAY village development site at a coastal park in Anglesey has been snapped up, with plans for a leisure resort made up of nearly 500 lodges.
Consent for hundreds of lodges to be built at Penrhos Coastal Park and nearby land near Holyhead was granted in 2016, with Land & Lakes behind the move.
But the move proved unpopular with some local residents, with fears about diminished access to the coastal park.
The High Court rejected a legal challenge about the implementation of planning permission last year, allowing for development of the site.
Asset management company Seventy Ninth Group have now completed their acquisition of the site, and plan to develop it as a leisure resort with up to 492 premium quality lodges.
The 200-acre site will also include a restaurant and leisure amenities, a swimming pool, spa, gym and sports pitches (youth cricket and football) and outdoor tennis courts, which will be accessible to local residents.
The owners plan to create a “sustainable, high-quality, family-friendly, leisure destination” to attract thousands of tourists each year, and have pledged to allocate “hundreds of millions of pounds” to complete the work.
The leisure resort is set to create hundreds of jobs - including positions in construction and hospitality.
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The Seventy Ninth Group said it will work closely with local businesses and individuals, as part of its commitment to regenerate the area.
In partnership with Isle of Anglesey County Council, Holyhead Town Council and key stakeholders, the Seventy Ninth Group said it will look to maximise local employment while protecting and promoting the Welsh language.
More than £1million will be devoted to local initiatives as part of the project, with local engagement sessions set to take place throughout the project’s development.
The site is currently estimated to be completed in five years, with the first lodges due to be available to visitors from Summer 2025.
Anglesey Council Leader and Economic Development portfolio holder, Councilor Gary Pritchard: “This is a significant potential development in terms of the local economy.
“The commitment to progress in a sensitive and inclusive manner is welcomed, as is the commitment to engaging with the local community.
“We look forward to working with the Seventy Ninth Group to develop key themes including local employment, supply chain opportunities, sustainability, and safeguarding the Welsh language.”
Anglesey Council Chief Executive, Dylan J. Williams: “This is a sensitive site which is visited by residents for recreational and enjoyment purposes.
“Whilst there are substantial direct and indirect economic benefits, balancing investment with environmental sensitivity will be important. We look forward to having meaningful engagement and establishing a long-term working relationship with the Seventy Ninth Group.”
Jake Webster, Seventy Ninth Group Managing Director: “We look forward to developing the site into a world-class holiday destination in conjunction with the local community, while ensuring we protect the environment for future generations.
“Our aim is to give families from the UK and visitors from all over the world a chance to experience what this fantastic area has to offer.”
David Webster, Seventy Ninth Group Chairman: “The Penrhos site is our largest project to-date and embarking on such a significant development would not be possible without the support of our clients, customers and investors.
“We see tremendous opportunity in UK holiday lettings and have specifically sought acquisitions in this area, as part of our ever-expanding portfolio.”
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