I agree what is done is done in part, my issue is this should not have been a make do facility on the cheap. The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 which requires a Council to prepare a Local Development Plan. The Cardiff Local Development Plan 2006-26 is very clear that pre release of each development has to satisfy certain legal, sustainability, social and environmental issues and laws before the development can begin.
Part of the plan includes "Develop world-class leisure, cultural and sporting facilities – that reflect the wants of citizens and visitors".
"The Bay Business Area (BBA) is the focus for government, tourism and leisure development; with the Senedd, the Wales Millennium Centre and other landmark buildings redefining the architectural quality and attractiveness of the waterfront and its environs. Future development should continue to enhance the waterfront as an attractive and diverse mixed-use location, whilst complementing and supporting the CBA as the economic driver for the city region. The Cardiff Bay Barrage has created a 200 hectare freshwater lake and 13km of waterfront providing opportunities for further tourism and water based recreation as well as attracting significant inward investment in an attractive waterfront location".
"New and improved leisure, recreation and tourist facilities are important for the future development of Cardiff. These uses are major employers in the city centre and generate significant benefits to the local economy. By improving the quality and range of sporting, recreation and leisure facilities, the area is made a more attractive place in which to live, work and visit, thereby helping to attract inward investment and regeneration. These attractions are also important for city marketing and the branding of Cardiff as a major cultural, sporting and leisure destination. Furthermore, it is recognised that these facilities are an important factor in improving the well-being and quality of life of our local communities".
Does anything in the IAW, Greenbank or its surrounding proposed development of the adjacent land currently or in the future met any of the LDP.
So who is going to spend the money to improve the IAW and continue the development of the site ?
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