Buildings and land which are owned by Swansea Council are being advertised to let or for sale. The authority is looking for new tenants to move in and bring them back to life, many of them well known. It has published a list of the available properties on its website.
There are opportunities to develop the site of a former care home or a former school, express your interest in running a market stall, or take on some famous city landmarks. Get Swansea stories straight to your inbox with our newsletter.
Here, we've taken a look at the opportunities available at present.
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To let: Brand new nursery facility at Tan y Lan School, Clase
BP2 Land and Property Consultants write: "We have been instructed to identify a reputable nursery operator to occupy a brand new fully-fitted nursery facility within the school grounds of the newly built Tan y Lan Welsh medium primary school. The facility boasts a self-contained entrance and secure outdoor space. Situated in the popular village of Morriston, the facility also has private car parking available.
"There should be a commitment from the occupier to have the ability to provide the nursery services in the medium of the Welsh language." You can express your interest by clicking here. It costs £20,000 per annum.
To let: Swansea Market stalls
There are opportunities available to take over the running of stalls at Swansea's famous indoor market. The council writes: "There are approximately 100 'shop style' units ranging in size from 100 to 300 square foot. Stalls on the market are managed and let by the council. The council maintains a waiting list of prospective traders. For further information on letting a stall at Swansea Market, or to join the waiting list, please contact city centre management."
Under offer: Swiss Cottage, Singleton Park
Singleton Park's iconic Swiss Cottage is available, and currently under offer. The council writes on its website: "Significant expenditure on refurbishment/re-development required. Extended rent free periods potentially available to assist with the cost. Cafe use preferred and available subject to a change of planning use. Listed building consent required from CADW for all works." Astleys Estate Agents is the agent, and you can express your interest by contacting Sean Thomas on 01792 479850 or e-mailing seanthomas@astleys.net.
Under offer: The Palace Theatre, High Street, Swansea
Swansea's iconic Palace Theatre, which is undergoing a massive refurbishment, is currently under offer. The council writes on its website: "Circa 1,200 square metre net internal area of high quality open plan flexible commercial office space. Designed to be sub-let to multiple tenants on terms that can vary from hourly to long term. Retention and restoration of the 132-year-old theatre's original historic features, both externally and internally. To include a small conference facility which could also accommodate small scale performances. High tech services to accommodate the modern flexible office use." You can express your interest by contacting Lewis Hinds by calling 07980 938661 or e-mailing lewis.hinds@swansea.gov.uk
Under offer: Former Gowerton Primary School, Mount Street, Gowerton
The council says the former school could be a potential residential development. It writes: "A development site of approximately 2.45 acres (1.43 acres for school site, 1.02 acres for adjacent woods). Potential residential development, subject to planning." Lambert Smith Hampton is the agent, and you should contact Steve Matheson on 02920 490499 if you would like to express your interest.
Under offer: Former care home, 91 Parkway, Sketty
The council says it is under offer, but offers are invited. It says it is suitable for a variety of uses subject to planning. You can contact the agents Lambert Smith Hampton by calling 01792 702800.
Under offer: Land at Aneurin Way, Sketty
This is a potential residential development on land adjoining Olchfa Comprehensive School. The council notes: "Approximately 3.34 hectares, (8.25 acres) of potential residential development land adjoining Olchfa Comprehensive School, Sketty, Swansea." Agents Lambert Smith Hampton can be contacted by calling 01792 702800.
Pipehouse Wharf, Morfa Road
The council says it is currently reviewing site development options including freehold and expressions of interest. The council writes: "City centre redevelopment opportunity in a riverside location. Site 1.75ha (4.33 acres) situated within an area of regeneration, close to a number of new schemes including student and residential." The agent dealing with the matter is Knight Frank who you can contact on 02920 440138.
Land at Harebell Close, Glyncollen, Swansea
The council notes: "An LDP housing site of 1.78 hectares (4.39 acres). LDP reference MR015. Site to be marketed for development once site reports are available."
Former Gorseinon Infants School, High Street, Gorseinon
The school had been up for auction for around £370,000, but now a Swansea-based developer is to take on the disused council-owned building. The plot, at the junction of High Street and Brighton Road, used to be an infants school before pupils moved to purpose-built new premises nearby. The sale property has been vacant since then. The property, in an area of just over an acre, could be re-used or developed for uses such as a small number of homes for local people plus a new ground floor commercial space.
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Swansea Council’s deputy leader and cabinet member for corporate services and service improvement, David Hopkins, said there were a number of properties owned by the council that were currently up for sale or under offer. He said: “All the properties we put up for sale are sites or buildings we no longer need. Their sale contributes directly to the provision of council services, helping us to keep costs down. For example, part of our £150m school investment programme that has seen four new schools built over the last few years is supported by income from the sale of assets we no longer need. Sale of the land at Aneurin Way will contribute directly to the creation of new sports facilities, including a 3G pitch at Olchfa Comprehensive School.”
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