A HISTORIC building in the village of Pontardawe is set to be part of a “significant project” to turn it into apartments over the coming months.
The historicTy Mawr building, on Ynysderw Road, will be part of the development led by local housing association Pobl, alongside TAD Builders Ltd.
It will see the site, which dates back to the 1800s, and is described as the only remaining structure from the area’s former tinplate works, refurbished for use as affordable housing.
The building, which was formerly used as an extra care facility, is said to have been empty since the late 2000s, with the rest of the site home to Cwmtawe Comprehensive School, as well as retail units and housing.
Once completed, plans say the two-story detached property, identified as a building of local importance by Neath Port Talbot Council, will be turned into “12 modern apartments for social rent, consisting of six one-bedroom and six two-bedroom units”.
It will also see the creation of a new access point from the existing road, as well as improved parking arrangements. It will be funded by the Welsh Government’s Social Housing Grant, with completion expected by June 2025.
A report about the project said: “Situated on Ynysderw Road, the development aims to alleviate significant housing demands in the area and contribute to the ongoing regeneration efforts in Pontardawe’s town centre.”
Jo Brown, project manager for Pobl Group said: “We look forward to delivering this new and modernised development, which will provide high-quality much-needed homes in Pontardawe.
“This scheme is an excellent example of Pobl’s commitment to build general needs homes and bringing back existing into fruition. We look forward to working with TAD Builders Ltd, and all being well, working toward a completion date in summer 2025.”
