Demolition of Porthcawl's Coney Beach funfair could start in 2026
A potential timeline for the plans was revealed in the meeting on 14 July, with a final planning application expected to be handed in by January 2026, and a decision made by the following June, the Local Democracy Reporting Service reported.Following approval of the application and the demolition of the funfair, the construction of the first phase of the waterfront development could then start from March 2027.
The plans, which could be one of the biggest regeneration schemes of its kind in Wales, will see developments in the Salt Lake, Coney Beach, and Sandy Bay areas.A consultation was initially held in February, and its closure has sparked mixed opinions from both council members and residents in the area, with the owners of the park describing it as "the end of an era".
Speaking at the meeting, councillor Richard Collins of Maesteg West said he felt excited by the potential of the redevelopment.Some members praised the amount of open space and distribution of play facilities within the plans. There was also support for a continuous promenade to enhance walkability, improved beach access, and the modernising of flood defences.But concerns were raised over the number of homes proposed, along with fears about a loss of public parking spaces and the impact it may have on tourism throughout the construction process.
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