Plans to turn one of the earliest police stations in the Vale of Glamorgan into apartments are set to be decided this week. The old police station, situated opposite the junction with Cae Newydd along the A48 at the eastern end of St Nicholas, is currently used as a specialist physiotherapy centre.
One of the main concerns among members of the community is the potential impact that the conversion of the building into apartments could have on the existing wellbeing centre as a local business. Residents and the community council also fear the potential impact that the development could have on the building itself.
The old police station was built in 1858, and although it is not a listed building it is a designated County Treasure and lies within the St Nicholas Conservation Area. A council report on the plans states that St Nicholas and Bonvilston Community Council believe the building to be the first purpose-built police station in Glamorgan.
