Enforcement action against a developer in Barry Waterfront has been taken again by the Vale of Glamorgan council - just months after it was told not to build any more new homes.
Vale of Glamorgan Council has taken enforcement action against Persimmon Homes after the company began further construction at Barry Waterfront without planning permission.
A temporary stop notice has been issued to the company, which started work on its South Haven residential development before relevant consent had been granted.
The council says it will also consider serving a full enforcement notice and stop notice if necessary to ensure there is no further unauthorised construction.
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Before Christmas, the council served similar enforcement notices on Persimmon, compelling it to suspend building and selling new homes on the Waterfront until significant progress had been made on a complex of bars and restaurants known as the district centre.
The developer says work is underway on the district centre and expects bars and cafes to open "early next year".
Councillor Jonathan Bird, the council's cabinet member for planning and regeneration, said: "While we welcome the delivery of new homes for residents of Barry, proper planning procedures must be followed and that has not been the case in this instance.
"The Waterfront consortium of developers have repeatedly ignored such obligations, sending out a concerning message about their attitude to the local community.
"As demonstrated before Christmas, we will not hesitate to take firm action to ensure developers meet all of their obligations as far as this or any other project is concerned.
"We will continue to monitor this situation closely to ensure the development progresses in an agreed and acceptable fashion.”
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The council took enforcement action last year after what it described as "repeated delays" to construction of the district centre of shops and restaurants originally due for completion in September 2017.
The wider redevelopment plans for Barry Waterfront include 2,000 new homes, waterfront cafes, bars and restaurants, large retail units, offices, a hotel, primary school and a hotel.
A spokesman for Persimmon Homes said: “The consortium of builders is in liaison with the Vale of Glamorgan Council to agree some revised construction and occupation triggers linked to the delivery of the district centre.
“Until a resolution is reached between the consortium and the council, there is a restriction in place on certain areas of the development.
“Work on the district centre commenced early this year with 20m deep piled foundations expected to be completed in the coming weeks.
“The people of Barry will see the development rising up to four storeys in the second half of this year.
“We have had strong interest from a variety of occupiers and expect bars and cafes to open early next year.
“These facilities will enhance the area further, making it not just a great place to live, but also a fantastic place to sit, relax and enjoy the waterside surroundings.”
