THE FORMER Marks and Spencer, Dorothy Perkins and Burton buildings in Pontypridd look set to become food outlets.
There’s a planning application to convert the buildings at 100-102 Taff Street into two food outlets as part of public area works on the site.
A planning report said that the units will be of an appearance similar to that built on the site of the former bingo hall.
It said that the development is part of larger scheme to create a riverside plaza within Pontypridd town centre and an enhanced public‑realm setting designed to improve pedestrian connectivity, local amenity, and sustainable travel options.
The application site falls within the Pontypridd Town Centre Conservation area as well as within flood zone two for rivers.
There have been no letters of objection or representation from the public in relation to the application.
In recommending approval, planning officers said: “The operation of modular food outlets at the application site is considered appropriate within this town centre location, contributing to its vitality and viability.
“The units would form part of a wider public realm enhancement, improving pedestrian connectivity, local amenity, and sustainable travel options, while providing an attractive feature for users of the riverside plaza and helping to draw footfall.
“The proposal has been assessed against the relevant policies of the Local Development Plan and is acceptable in terms of highways, visual impact, and effects on neighbouring residential amenity.”
The application is due to go before Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council’s planning committee on Thursday, June 11.
