Plans to convert a historic building in Cardiff into a huge new apartment block have been approved. The Grade II listed Baltic House on Mount Stuart Square in Butetown is currently used as offices but will become housing after planning permission was granted by Cardiff Council.
The site on James Street was formerly the home of the iconic 'My City, My Shirt' mural, dubbed "the Mona Lisa of Butetown", before it was controversially painted over to be replaced by an advert for McDonald's. However, the mural can now be found on the other side of the road after the fast-food chain apologised and ordered it to be repainted.
Proposals to redevelop the early 20th century building and build 60 new apartments were first put to Cardiff council in April 2021, while amended plans were submitted in January and May 2022. One year on, these plans have been approved by the council's planning committee.
