Few things appear to rile people in Swansea like plans to knock down an ice cream parlour, especially one on the seafront. Well over 1,000 people objected to a proposal to demolish Ripples cafe and ice cream parlour and West Cross Garage behind and replace them with a house.
The cafe is very much part of the seafront promenade and popular with those who walk, cycle and jog along it, while the garage at the rear also has a loyal customer base. Now Swansea Council planning officers have turned down the house plan, acknowledging the 1,174 letters of objection. You can get more Swansea news and other story updates by subscribing to our newsletters here.
Ripples owner Dennis Dwyer said: "We're very grateful for the support that the community has shown us. The response to this planning application, with so many people writing in to object, has been overwhelming and we would just like to thank everyone who has stood by us through this."
