A historic Cardiff building that has been empty for 25 years could now be turned into apartments. Custom House, a Grade II listed building in Cardiff Bay, stands next to the huge Cory Building on Bute Street and dates back to the late 1800s.
Previously the HM Immigration Office, the building has been empty for 25 years. But Cardiff Council has recently granted permission for the use of the site to be changed from offices to apartments. The building was designed by the prominent architect Sir Henry Tanner, who was also responsible for the Post Office building - now The Parkgate hotel - on Westgate Street.
With an wrought iron gate leading to the boarded-up building, some original features are still in place, including a sweeping staircase and a period fireplace. The building even featured in Sky drama, The Lazarus Project, as an abandoned place for two characters to meet.
