That are facing the demolition ball
nus Holdings and Asbri Planning said: “The vision for the site is to create an attractive, contemporary development which takes advantage of its landmark position within Llanelli town centre.”
The majority of the buildings are empty shells not currently in use, however the Jailhouse and Shaker clubs are still operating as nightclubs.
At the beginning of 2020, Carmarthenshire
Council made the decision that ‘prior approval for demolition was not required’ and that the organisers could move forward with the demolition of the buildings but work has not commenced.
A planning application for the new redevelopment – Y Linc – is currently being considered by the council.
RAFFLES NIGHTCLUB
Raffles’ location in the heart of Murray Street cemented it as one of Llanelli’s most popular nightlife spots in the 1980s.
With a bar downstairs and a nightclub upstairs it
was popular on every night of the week and Llanelli folklore states that a Cadillac was left in the building when it closed.
But the building has been unused for nearly 40 years and left to rot until demolition plans were revealed to make way for 12 new two-bedroom flats.
A pre-planning application report, carried out by Asbri Planning, said: “The vision for the site is to create an attractive place to live in a prominent location within the town centre on the site of a historically popular bar and club.”
THE FOUR TY’S
Empty and in nearly entire darkness, with high crime rates and drugs incidents, residents started moving out of the Four Ty’s in Station Road.
The Maes y Gors estate, was once a thriving community where everyone knew everyone. But last year, the flats were marked for demolition giving that the buildings are empty and do not have lifts so are inaccessible to the elderly and disabled.
And while many are sad to bid farewell to the homes that housed nostalgic memories for them, some say that they have served their purpose and new homes will welcome in a new age for Station Road.
Only two dwellings remain occupied and the flats which were built in the 1960s could be demolished as soon as March.
CROWN PRECINCT BUILDINGS
By the tips of its fingernails, the Crown Precinct Buildings which used to house the popular wine bar Brannigan’s are still standing tall in Llanelli town centre despite having been marked for demolition three years ago.
The derelict buildings which also once housed rented flats have been standing empty and derelict for years and are often a site for drug use and antisocial behaviour.
After three years, many locals are happy to see the dilapidated buildings gone in the hope that it will open up the town centre.
Head of property at Carmarthenshire Council Jonathan Fearn, applied for the demolition in December 2017, the demolition was granted in 2018.
AROUND £70,000 worth of heroin has been seized after a drugs raid at a house near Llanelli.
Officers from DyfedPowys Police carried out the warrant at an address in Llwynhendy last Tuesday evening.
Inside they found a “significant quantity of heroin” which has an estimated street value of £70,000.
A 35-year-old woman and two men aged 18 and 25 were arrested on suspicion of possessing a class A drug with intent to supply.
The police said the raid and the seizure of the drugs should serve as a warning to anyone involved in the supply of drugs.
“This warrant and the seizure of a significant quantity of controlled drugs demonstrates our commitment to our communities,” said detective inspector Rhys Jones of Dyfed-Powys Police.
“Controlled drugs and especially county lines is a significant priority for us in Dyfed Powys Police.
“I hope that this positive action sends a clear message to those involved in this criminality - that it will not be tolerated, and will result in a robust policing response.
“I would like to reassure the community that we will continue our endeavours to target these individuals.”
Chief inspector Jolene Mann added: “This positive result was achieved thanks to the efforts of a range of departments in working together against drugs use and supply.
“We hope this sends a message of reassurance to the people of Llwynhendy.”