Glan Llyn
Encyclopedia
Glan Llyn is the brand name of a new 600 acres (242.8 ha) mixed-use community development, in the east of Newport
, south Wales
on part of the site of the former Llanwern steelworks
.
started the process of finding a redevelopment partner, choosing St. Modwen Properties
, who in 2004 bought a 600 acres (242.8 ha) package of land. The redevelopment process started with the clearing of the former steel works buildings, and making the site environmentally safe. In 2010, this allowed the site to act as a Park & Ride facility for the 2010 Ryder Cup
event at the Celtic Manor Resort
. Eventually up to 400,000 tonnes of concrete from the former steel works will be used in the redevelopment of the site.
The first phase was approved in April 2010 by Newport City Council
, which will create 1,330 homes, the district centre, a primary school and the west lake. After gaining specific planning permission in April 2011, Persimmon plc
started work on the construction of the first 307 homes in September 2011, which will take three years to complete. It is expected that homes will be made available for sale before the end of 2011.
is an adjoining development on 100 acres (40.5 ha) of the site. When complete it will cover 1500000 square feet (139,354.6 m²) and generate 6,000 jobs.
electoral ward
, which itself is part of the Newport East
UK parliamentary constituency.
Newport
Newport is a city and unitary authority area in Wales. Standing on the banks of the River Usk, it is located about east of Cardiff and is the largest urban area within the historic county boundaries of Monmouthshire and the preserved county of Gwent...
, south Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
on part of the site of the former Llanwern steelworks
Llanwern steelworks
Llanwern Steelworks is located in Llanwern, east of the City of Newport, South Wales.Built by Richard Thomas & Baldwin Ltd, the works was originally referred to locally as "The RTB", before being called Spencer Works and later Llanwern...
.
Background
The steel production part of Llanwern steel works closed in 2001, leading to the loss of 1,300 jobs, although a finishing plant still remains in operation today. After the closure British SteelBritish Steel
British Steel was a major British steel producer. It originated as a nationalised industry, the British Steel Corporation , formed in 1967. This was converted to a public limited company, British Steel PLC, and privatised in 1988. It was once a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index...
started the process of finding a redevelopment partner, choosing St. Modwen Properties
St. Modwen Properties
St. Modwen Properties plc is a British-based property investment and development business specialising in the regeneration and remediation of brownfield land and urban environments...
, who in 2004 bought a 600 acres (242.8 ha) package of land. The redevelopment process started with the clearing of the former steel works buildings, and making the site environmentally safe. In 2010, this allowed the site to act as a Park & Ride facility for the 2010 Ryder Cup
2010 Ryder Cup
The 38th Ryder Cup matches were held 2010 at the Celtic Manor Resort in the city of Newport, Wales. It was the first time the competition was staged in Wales. With the USA as the defending Cup holder the event was played on the newly-constructed Twenty 10 course, specifically designed for the...
event at the Celtic Manor Resort
Celtic Manor Resort
The Celtic Manor Resort is a golf-centric hotel and leisure resort in Newport, south Wales. It consists of two adjoining hotels, a country inn, two golf and country clubs, and a multi-purpose conference centre...
. Eventually up to 400,000 tonnes of concrete from the former steel works will be used in the redevelopment of the site.
Redevelopment
St Modwen have set out a £1Bn mixed-use redevelopment plan for the site, which it is envisaged will take 20 years to complete, in circa 2026–28. The new community plan includes the construction of 4,000 homes, with a supporting infrastructure that includes schools, a police station, supermarket, open spaces that will include three new lakes, new access roads, a GPs' surgery plus health and leisure facilities.The first phase was approved in April 2010 by Newport City Council
Newport City Council
Newport City Council is the governing body for the city of Newport, one of the subdivisions of Wales within the United Kingdom. It consists of 50 councillors, representing the city's 20 wards. Since the 2008 election, the council has been controlled jointly by the Conservatives and Liberal...
, which will create 1,330 homes, the district centre, a primary school and the west lake. After gaining specific planning permission in April 2011, Persimmon plc
Persimmon plc
Persimmon plc is a British housebuilding company, headquartered in York, England, at a building called Persimmon House. The Company is named after a horse which won the 1896 Derby and St. Leger for the Prince of Wales. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange, and is a constituent of the FTSE...
started work on the construction of the first 307 homes in September 2011, which will take three years to complete. It is expected that homes will be made available for sale before the end of 2011.
Business park
Celtic Business ParkBusiness park
A business park or office park is an area of land in which many office buildings are grouped together. All of the work that goes on is commercial, not industrial or residential....
is an adjoining development on 100 acres (40.5 ha) of the site. When complete it will cover 1500000 square feet (139,354.6 m²) and generate 6,000 jobs.
Politics and representation
Glan Lyn will initially form part of the LlanwernLlanwern
Llanwern is an electoral ward and community in the urban-rural fringe of the City of Newport, South Wales. Llanwern ward is bounded by the M4 and Langstone to the north, Ringland, Liswerry and the River Usk to the west, the River Severn to the south and the city boundary to the east...
electoral ward
Wards of the United Kingdom
A ward in the United Kingdom is an electoral district at sub-national level represented by one or more councillors. It is the primary unit of British administrative and electoral geography .-England:...
, which itself is part of the Newport East
Newport East (UK Parliament constituency)
Newport East is a parliamentary constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It elects one Member of Parliament using the first-past-the-post voting system.-Boundaries:...
UK parliamentary constituency.