Outline plans submitted for St David’s project

An outline planning application has been lodged for the former St David’s site in Swansea, including an indoor arena, shops and restaurants.Rivington Land is managing the development of the site, which includes the former St David’s shopping centre and the LC car park, for Swansea Council.Consent is sought for the refurbishment, alteration or demolition of all existing buildings and structures on the north side of Oystermouth Road, with the exception of St Mary’s Church and St David’s Church.Up to 905,000 sq ft of space is proposed, including retail, commercial, office, residential and leisure uses, as well as a multi-storey park.A maximum of 440,000 sq ft is proposed on the south side of Oystermouth Road, including a new digital indoor arena, a hotel or residential building of up to 13 storeys, food and drink businesses, and an undercroft car park. A new pedestrian link bridge over Oystermouth Road is also planned.