People in Swansea are being asked for their views on final plans for the redevelopment of Castle Square in the city centre. The planning application for the ambitious plans was published on Tuesday.
The area was once filled with more greenery than we see today, with lawned areas and flower beds acting as a backdrop to the retail shops in Oxford Street, the bars in Wind Street and other adjoining roads, before this look was overhauled and replaced by the stone square we see today. You can keep up to date with the latest Swansea news by signing up to the local newsletter here.
Now, local residents and businesses are being encouraged to have their say on final plans for the site, after public feedback from earlier rounds of consultation was taken into account when designers created the new look for the location. The proposals to overhaul the area include an increase in the number of trees, an increase in the amount of other greenery, including new lawns, ornamental and biodiverse planting, the addition of two pavilion buildings for food, drink or retail businesses, a new water feature for interactive play, a giant TV screen above a bandstand-style facility, and new outdoor seating areas.
