A visitors' centre for Glamorgan's Heritage Coast could see new improvements if plans get council approval.
Plans have been lodged to refurbish the Glamorgan Heritage Coast Centre in Southerndown.
The application, lodged by Cooke and Arkwright Ltd, reads: "The vision of the project is to create a beautiful, accessible, and inclusive destination from which to explore and connect with and celebrate the natural environment and heritage of the Vale of Glamorgan coastline."
Other objectives are to “strengthen an under-utilised community asset” and to “improve the connection of [the centre] to others within the area”.
The refurbishment includes internal alterations to the doors, windows, and roof.
Other improvements include the construction of a southern extension for an expanded café space and the reconfiguration of internal areas for relocated ranger facilities and improved education/exhibition spaces including partial change of use for new café provision.
New paths, upgraded picnic/play areas, a kitchen garden, and relocated car park are also included in the plans.
The planning application continues: “With the second-largest tidal range in the world combined with stunning geological deposits, interesting wildlife, and 2,000 years of human history the region is an ideal destination for a day out.”
According to a regeneration officer at Vale of Glamorgan Council: "The development of this site has been a collaborative process between the Dunraven Estates, the council’s countryside officers, and the regeneration officers over a number of years and further consultees include regular users to the site and the Heritage Coast Advisory Group."
"The proposed plans reflect the collective ambition for the site to become a destination café and enhanced heritage centre facilities, making better use of the current building which is difficult to staff and maintain and lacks appeal for current visitors."
“I fully support the proposed designs and development submitted in this proposal."
The heritage centre is owned by the Dunraven family and accommodates visitor education boards and ranger facilities.
According to the application. the heritage coast itself is “14 miles of unspoilt coastline and breathtaking scenery [that] attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors a year”.
Former Holm View Leisure Centre could become education and community hub
ScoutsCymru members represent Wales at Royal Albert Hall Festival of Remembrance
Plans for indoor market at former Barry Wilko move forward
Police given additional powers to deal with anti-social behaviour in Barry
Senedd passes supplementary budget with £60m boost for additional learning needs
Future of planned festive events in question after criminal damage to Barry Town Hall
Consultation to open on plans for 35MW solar farm near Penarth
No Trains through the Vale of Glamorgan this Sunday
Police and Cardiff City launch operation to tackle matchday anti-social behaviour
Free leaf and fallen fruit collections return in the Vale
Barry retains Fairtrade Town status until 2029
£1m improvements planned for Pencoedtre Park as splashpad work set to begin
Plan submitted for new independent school on site of well-known charity farm
Is your hot water bottle safe?
Solicitor sentenced for defrauding Cancer Research UK
Cate is crowned champion!
WATCH: Winner of The Voice UK Cate McHugh duets with Sir Tom Jones
Barry filmmaker takes her documentary to the big screen in New York
Pupils leave their mark on new school at steel signing event
£3m refurbishment plans revealed for Cowbridge Town Hall
