Dumballs Road - The Embankment

I think it looks a bit Scandinavian and not too bad. Needs to have right mix of facilities and any design should factor in public transport (by whatever means) and ease of getting around.

It is bloody awful and lacks imagination. A site like this and Cardiff deserve a hell of a lot better.

I'm a bit surprised to see such a low-rise development on an inner-city site. Can't hate it - can't love it. It's just a bit bland. A lot will depend on the finishes.

Is this not within the masterplan... now on the market

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/commercial-property-for-sale/property-48156593.html

Is this not within the masterplan... now on the market

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/commercial-property-for-sale/property-48156593.html

Wasn't there a dispute with one landowner ? Is this it ?

I think this is the owner (isn't it HSBC - it was in receivership), testing the market to see what price it can get? Given the price and its state of disrepair it's almost certainly only going to get people to bid for it who want it for its potential as resi redevelopment land. So if they get other offers, they can hopefully push up the price Belepheron will pay for the site.

Hope Belepheron are able to up the price and get this concluded in the not too distant future. We need a masterplanned 'district' not another Isis, or Century Wharf (although I don't mind the aesthetic of the latter, I hate the fact its all gated).

Funny we should be talking about this last week...then this appears in today's Western Mail

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/business/business-news/decision--500m-regeneration-scheme-7769022

Can someone more familiar with the planning process explain what ratification by the cabinet of the council means and entails? Given that planning permission was granted, I'm a bit confused. Is it because the council are footing some of the bill?

Can someone more familiar with the planning process explain what ratification by the cabinet of the council means and entails? Given that planning permission was granted, I'm a bit confused. Is it because the council are footing some of the bill?

this is my take on it although my knowledge is quite limited. I thought applications could be delegated to planning officers however when there is a significant development such as this then the council has to approve the application rather than the planning department.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-29210887

Hmmm. Not affordable. So what does this mean for the development...