A CHILDREN’S Hospice has responded to plans for a proposed holiday camp to be built next to them, saying they are concerned the tranquillity of their patients could be disrupted.
Barry Island Leisure Park owner Henry Danter is in the process of submitting plans for holiday homes - which he said could cater for thousands - to be built on land next to Tŷ Hafan Hospice.
The Hospice say they do not yet understand fully what is proposed for the land next to them and have not had a chance to scrutinise the plans.
Mr Danter plans to start an ambitious project which he says could help rejuvenate the South Wales coastline, bringing jobs and money to the area.
In response to the plans, a spokesperson for Tŷ Hafan said the children are their paramount priority.
“It goes without saying that the security, safety, privacy and tranquillity of our hospice, and its sensory and memorial gardens, is of paramount importance to the children with life-shortening conditions, and their families, who use our facilities and access the unique care and support we provide 24/7,” said a charity spokesperson.
“As a charity, and with our hospice itself located in Sully, a community that has always supported us, we hope that our concerns are obvious to businesses and members of the local community, including those who make planning decisions.”
The hospice went on to say they invite anyone connected to the proposed development to get in touch so they can share information with them about what they do, and why the “security, safety, privacy and tranquillity” of the hospice and gardens “cannot and must never, be compromised”.
Tŷ Hafan say their patients' safety is paramount
Tŷ Hafan, between Barry and Sully, could have a holiday camp next to them
Barry Leisure Park owner Mr Danter says the plans will bring money and jobs to the area
"What this will bring is jobs to Wales", says Barry Park Leisure owner
Mr Danter is looking to change 20 acres of derelict land into holiday homes for Barry, using shipping containers spruced up to build a host of comfy, affordable accommodation for holiday goers who wish to spend their leisure time on the South Wales coastline.
Watch Henry Danter explain his plans, below
Mr Danter said the project could help the area massively.
“What this will bring is jobs to Wales,” said Mr Danter, “that is number one. Number two, it will bring money to Wales.
“We could make this site a credit to the country and somewhere people want to come and enjoy themselves.”
At the moment the plans are in the process of being submitted to Vale of Glamorgan Council’s planning department, before going through an eight-week decision process.
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