Businesses have been encouraged to express their interest in commercial space within Llanelli town centre's grand old YMCA building as work progresses to breathe new life into it. A crane hovers over the Stepney Street landmark, which overlooks Spring Gardens, as transformation works are carried out by contractors TRJ.
We reported in December 2020 how Carmarthenshire Council's planning committee unanimously approved plans to turn transform the building into new commercial units, offices and flats. The council's plans comprise the reinstatement of the front facade and perimeter wall, although the existing pitched roof and chimneys will be replaced by a recessed, fourth-floor extension.
The adjoining two-floor building at the rear will be demolished and replaced with a four-floor one. There will be five retail units which could feature shops, cafes and financial services like estate agents, five first floor offices and eight flats on the upper two floors. The rental flats will be let and managed by the council. Get stories like this straight to your inbox with our newsletters.
