Parc Eirias Development

Proposals for a new development at Parc Eirias, Colwyn Bay have been approved by the Planning Committee.

The proposals for a training pitch, team changing areas, weights room, new grandstand and floodlights for the arena and additional car parking were discussed and approved at a meeting of the Planning Committee on Wednesday 13th January.

The proposals support a key aim of the Bay Life Development Plan - to develop Parc Eirias to become a Centre of Excellence for sport, leisure and culture. The park has the potential to develop into a significant facility in North Wales and the announcement that Eirias is the home ground of Rygbi Gogledd Cymru demonstrates the potential.

The proposal is dependant on receiving grant funding, and applications will now be made for European Convergence funding and to the Welsh Assembly's Strategic Regeneration Area Fund to enable work to start as soon as possible on the site.

Dilwyn Roberts, Leader, Conwy County Borough Council said, "We've identified Colwyn Bay as our regeneration priority. Creating a centre of sporting excellence at Parc Eirias is just one element in our vision to revitalise the town. Gaining planning permission is a crucial step towards this."

"We believe these proposals along with others outlined in the Bay Life Development Plan can stimulate investment in the area, support business stability and result in new employment and prosperity for the local population."