<div><p id="isPasted">Landsec have commissioned Litchfields to undertake a Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) in respect of a full planning application for the proposed repurposing of a former Debenhams department store, at St David&rsquo;s in central Cardiff, to include a new public square and a change of use to accommodate exciting new food and beverage and leisure use operators.&nbsp;</p><p>You are being contacted as a member of the community who may be interested in commenting on the PAC.&nbsp;</p><p>Under the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2016 those proposing major development are required to consult with members of the public and community as well as statutory bodies prior to submitting their planning application to the Local Planning Authority.</p><p>The new square as a destination is intended to serve as a valuable asset to the whole community, fostering a sense of belonging and enhance the overall visitor experience. &nbsp;</p><p>Cardiff is the UK&rsquo;s first UNICEF Child Friendly City and the proposed development presents a valuable opportunity to create a child-friendly, family orientated public space.&nbsp;</p><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1719934674/projects/659e8d208f5d7e70164b73b2/eopuieg1v7ive34v5204.png" style="width: 561px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p><strong>Pre-application consultation&nbsp;<br></strong></p><div data-scroll-id="77272763-6f6f-4457-b501-55a2fe973d30" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender" id="isPasted"><div data-testid="Container"><div data-disable-events="true"><p>Following the completion of the extensive non-statutory consultation carried out during February and March 2024, we will now be undertaking and submitting a PAC application with finalised design of the new square at St Davids.</p><p>The proposed zoning, appearance and layout of the new square has been guided by the extensive public and stakeholder engagement, and shaped by the community feedback.</p><p>From <strong>Tuesday 2nd July</strong>, you can click on the link below to access the PAC website, which includes information about the proposed development, visualisations of the final design, and the draft planning application documents.</p><p><a data-uw-original-href="https://www.stdavidscitysquareconsultation.com/" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" href="https://www.stdavidscitysquareconsultation.com/">City Square Cardiff &ndash; Public Consultation</a></p><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1719934654/projects/659e8d208f5d7e70164b73b2/jsm9xmqdnsskvtwvefzw.png" style="width: 561px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p><strong>How to comment</strong></p></div></div></div><div data-scroll-id="09e4984f-61c2-4b5b-8db2-fa7b2559f10b" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender"><div data-testid="Container"><div data-disable-events="true"><p>Should you wish to submit comments on the current proposals, please complete the online form on the PAC websit<strong>e by 31st July 2024.</strong></p><p><strong><strong>Please note comments received after the closing date may not be taken into account.</strong></strong></p><p>An analysis of the feedback received and any changes to the scheme will be reported in the pre-application consultation report to be submitted as part of the planning application.</p></div></div></div><p>For information on previous engagement undertaken, and to sign up for updates, visit: <a href="https://stdavidscardiff.commonplace.is/">Have Your Say Today - St David&#39;s Cardiff - Commonplace</a>.</p><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1719934642/projects/659e8d208f5d7e70164b73b2/zmphexu7rqyrjko1tebk.png" style="width: 542px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>------------</p><p id="isPasted">Mae Landsec wedi comisiynu Litchfields i gynnal Ymgynghoriad Cyn Ymgeisio (YGY) mewn perthynas &acirc; chais cynllunio llawn ar gyfer ailbwrpasu arfaethedig i hen siop adrannol Debenhams, yng Nghanolfan Siopa Dewi Sant yng nghanol Caerdydd, i gynnwys sgw&acirc;r cyhoeddus newydd a newid defnydd i ddarparu ar gyfer gweithredwyr bwyd a diod newydd cyffrous a defnydd hamdden.</p><p>Rydym yn cysylltu &acirc; chi yn aelod o&#39;r gymuned a allai fod &acirc; diddordeb mewn rhoi sylwadau ar y YGY.&nbsp;</p><p>O dan Orchymyn Cynllunio Gwlad a Thref (Gweithdrefn Rheoli Datblygu) (Cymru) (Diwygio) 2016 mae&rsquo;n ofynnol i&rsquo;r rhai sy&rsquo;n cynnig datblygiad mawr ymgynghori ag aelodau&rsquo;r cyhoedd a&rsquo;r gymuned yn ogystal &acirc; chyrff statudol cyn cyflwyno eu cais cynllunio i&rsquo;r Awdurdod Cynllunio Lleol.</p><p>Bwriad y sgw&acirc;r newydd yn gyrchfan yw gwasanaethu fel ased gwerthfawr i&#39;r gymuned gyfan, gan feithrin ymdeimlad o berthyn a gwella profiad cyffredinol yr ymwelydd. &nbsp;</p><p>Caerdydd yw dinas gyntaf Gyfeillgar i Blant UNICEF y DU ac mae&rsquo;r datblygiad arfaethedig yn gyfle gwerthfawr i greu man cyhoeddus sy&rsquo;n gyfeillgar i blant ac sy&#39;n canolbwyntio ar deuluoedd.&nbsp;</p><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1719935256/projects/659e8d208f5d7e70164b73b2/b00vu2b5hj5o1zy5xn1m.png" style="width: 561px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><div data-scroll-id="77272763-6f6f-4457-b501-55a2fe973d30" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender"><div data-testid="Container"><div data-disable-events="true"><p><strong>Ymgynghoriad Cyn Ymgeisia (YGY)</strong></p><p>Ar &ocirc;l cwblhau&rsquo;r ymgynghoriad anstatudol helaeth a gynhaliwyd yn ystod mis Chwefror a mis Mawrth 2024, byddwn nawr yn cynnal ac yn cyflwyno cais YGY gyda dyluniad terfynol y sgw&acirc;r newydd yn Nhyddewi.</p><p>Mae&rsquo;r parthau arfaethedig, ymddangosiad a chynllun y sgw&acirc;r newydd wedi&rsquo;u harwain gan ymgysylltu helaeth &acirc;&rsquo;r cyhoedd a rhanddeiliaid, ac wedi&rsquo;u llywio gan adborth y gymuned.</p><p>O <strong>ddydd Mawrth 2 Gorffennaf</strong> , gallwch glicio ar y ddolen isod i fynd i wefan YGY, sy&#39;n cynnwys gwybodaeth am y datblygiad arfaethedig, delweddau o&#39;r dyluniad terfynol, a&#39;r dogfennau cais cynllunio drafft.</p><p><a data-uw-original-href="https://www.stdavidscitysquareconsultation.com/" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" href="https://www.stdavidscitysquareconsultation.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sgw&acirc;r y Ddinas Caerdydd &ndash; Ymgynghoriad Cyhoeddus</a></p><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1719935237/projects/659e8d208f5d7e70164b73b2/ugnjhumjwfsdbapcfbon.png" style="width: 561px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p></div></div></div><div data-scroll-id="09e4984f-61c2-4b5b-8db2-fa7b2559f10b" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender"><div data-testid="Container"><div data-disable-events="true"><p><strong>Sut i Sylw</strong></p><p>Os hoffech gyflwyno sylwadau ar y cynigion presennol, cwblhewch y ffurflen ar-lein ar wefan YGY erbyn <strong>31 Gorffennaf 2024</strong>&nbsp; .</p><p><strong>Sylwch efallai na fydd sylwadau a ddaw i law ar &ocirc;l y dyddiad cau yn cael eu hystyried.</strong></p><p>Bydd dadansoddiad o&rsquo;r adborth a dderbyniwyd ac unrhyw newidiadau i&rsquo;r cynllun yn cael eu hadrodd yn yr adroddiad ymgynghori cyn ymgeisio sydd i&rsquo;w gyflwyno fel rhan o&rsquo;r cais cynllunio.</p></div></div></div><p>I weld gwybodaeth am ymgysylltu blaenorol a gynhaliwyd, ac i gofrestru ar gyfer diweddariadau, ewch i: <a href="https://stdavidscardiff.commonplace.is/">Dweud Eich Dweud Heddiw - Dewi Sant Caerdydd - Commonplace</a>.</p><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1719935224/projects/659e8d208f5d7e70164b73b2/hbnleojzvgqjucweuf87.png" style="width: 548px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p></div>

Pre-Application Consultation Goes Live

<div><div data-scroll-id="80d191f3-87ae-41c7-9172-459c6b713ed1" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender" id="isPasted"><div data-testid="Container"><h2>Join us for the next round of consultation events!</h2></div></div><div data-scroll-id="001a1fa2-7e69-4a3c-a707-cf6f1b425bb1" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender"><div data-testid="Container"><div data-disable-events="true"><p><strong>Date:</strong> Saturday June 8th and Sunday June 9th, 2024</p><p><strong>Time</strong>: 10am to 4pm</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> St David&rsquo;s Centre Dewi Sant, Cardiff, CF10 2EF</p><p><br></p></div></div></div><div data-scroll-id="fd4f3a7b-fabf-49ed-9a23-4843e04a1211" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1717162723/projects/659e8d208f5d7e70164b73b2/jd7b0qyl1rv8rymzogws.png" style="width: 546px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></div><div data-scroll-id="f573b770-8a7d-4bac-b20b-49cd300a2d7c" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender"><div data-testid="Container"><div data-disable-events="true"><p><br></p><p>Are you passionate about shaping the future of our city? Do you have ideas for how a new square in the heart of Cardiff could become a vibrant hub of community activity and engagement?&nbsp;</p><p>Join us for some family-friendly fun from Wales based creatives, charities, and community groups, and explore with us how you envision the new square being used and how it could become a central part of the local community.</p><p><strong>Event Summary</strong></p><p>Across the weekend, there will be series of dynamic and engaging workshops from Wales based creatives, charities, and community groups to help spark the conversation to explore what events and activities this new space could provide, and how it could bring more community engagement to the city centre.</p><p>This will be your chance to learn about the latest changes to the square&#39;s design following feedback from the first-round engagement earlier this year. We hope that seeing the finalised detailed design will generate an atmosphere of excitement at the prospect of what this new square could mean for the city centre and assist with the important discussions around the future programming of the square.</p><p>We encourage participation and feedback from everyone in the community to ensure the future programming of the square is relevant and accessible.</p><p><br></p></div></div></div><div data-scroll-id="0435d5f1-358a-4e2a-a7eb-61980a6eea9d" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender"><div data-testid="Container"><h2>Workshops</h2></div></div><div data-scroll-id="e79935e0-36eb-4e62-b4ab-cadc28a05b85" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender"><div data-testid="Container"><div data-disable-events="true"><p><strong>Saturday 8th June</strong></p><table style="margin-right: calc(5%); width: 95%;"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Time</strong></td><td style="width: 44.1791%;"><strong>Activity</strong></td><td style="width: 28.8546%;"><strong>Facilitator</strong></td></tr><tr><td>11:30am - 12:30pm</td><td style="width: 44.1791%;">Welsh language jamboree style event</td><td style="width: 28.8546%;">Do Re Mi Canu</td></tr><tr><td>1pm - 2pm<br data-uw-rm-sr=""></td><td style="width: 44.1791%;">Welsh language jamboree style event<br data-uw-rm-sr=""></td><td style="width: 28.8546%;">Do Re Mi Canu</td></tr><tr><td>2:30pm - 3:30pm</td><td style="width: 44.1791%;">Story-led dance session</td><td style="width: 28.8546%;">Rubicon Dance<br data-uw-rm-sr=""><br data-uw-rm-sr=""></td></tr></tbody></table><p><strong>Sunday 9th June</strong></p></div></div></div><div data-scroll-id="e79935e0-36eb-4e62-b4ab-cadc28a05b85" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender"><div data-testid="Container"><div data-disable-events="true"><table style="margin-right: calc(5%); width: 95%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 27.6737%;"><strong>Time</strong></td><td style="width: 43.8228%;"><strong>Activity</strong></td><td style="width: 28.2746%;"><strong>Facilitator</strong></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 27.6737%;">11am - 3pm</td><td style="width: 43.8228%;">Felt craft session&nbsp;</td><td style="width: 28.2746%;">Lark Design Make</td></tr></tbody></table><p>This is a drop-in workshops so you don&#39;t have to stay for the full 4 hours.</p><p><br></p></div></div></div><div data-scroll-id="e1fd054a-e6aa-466b-8bac-8ce2a09573e6" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender"><img alt="Picture of a young boy during the early engagement consultation holding up a post it note on which 'it looks fun :)' is written" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1717162805/projects/659e8d208f5d7e70164b73b2/alxyy0dpiaarwh01ob6f.png" data-uw-rm-alt="ALT" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></div><div data-scroll-id="5eeb1827-94e4-41f1-add5-b60d9b0f0ae5" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender"><div data-testid="Container"><br></div><div data-testid="Container"><div data-disable-events="true"><p><strong>How to get involved</strong></p><p>These events are open to the public, and everyone is welcome to get involved. There is no need to book or reserve a space, simply join for whichever workshops you are interested in taking part in.</p><p>If you have any queries regarding the events or the project itself, please contact us via the contact details below.</p><p>Find out more about what&rsquo;s going on and how to get involved:</p><p><strong>Phone</strong>: 02921 675483</p><p><strong>Email</strong>: <a data-uw-rm-vglnk="" href="mailto:stdavidscardiff@grasshopper-comms.co.uk">stdavidscardiff@grasshopper-comms.co.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p id="isPasted"><strong>Survey</strong>:</p><p>With the latest stages of design finalised following the first round of community engagement earlier this year, we need your ideas for how the new square in the heart of Cardiff could become a vibrant hub of community activity and engagement.</p><p>Please fill out the <strong><a href="https://stdavidscardiff.commonplace.is/proposals/programming-and-fostering-a-sense-of-community-survey/step1">survey</a>&nbsp;</strong>on our website to help us understand more about how you envision the square being used, and how it could bring more community engagement to the city centre.</p></div></div></div><p>------------</p><div data-scroll-id="80d191f3-87ae-41c7-9172-459c6b713ed1" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender" id="isPasted"><div data-testid="Container"><h2>Ymunwch &acirc; ni ar gyfer y rownd nesaf o ddigwyddiadau ymgynghori!</h2></div></div><div data-scroll-id="001a1fa2-7e69-4a3c-a707-cf6f1b425bb1" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender"><div data-testid="Container"><div data-disable-events="true"><p><strong>Dyddiad:</strong> Dydd Sadwrn Mehefin 8fed a Dydd Sul Mehefin 9fed, 2024</p><p><strong>Amser</strong> : 10am tan 4pm</p><p><strong>Lleoliad:</strong> Canolfan Dewi Sant, Caerdydd, CF10 2EF</p><p><br></p></div></div></div><div data-scroll-id="fd4f3a7b-fabf-49ed-9a23-4843e04a1211" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1717162947/projects/659e8d208f5d7e70164b73b2/zbpm6jasmhehylvebgyy.png" style="width: 544px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></div><div data-scroll-id="f573b770-8a7d-4bac-b20b-49cd300a2d7c" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender"><div data-testid="Container"><br></div><div data-testid="Container"><div data-disable-events="true"><p>Ydych chi&#39;n angerddol am siapio dyfodol ein dinas? A oes gennych chi syniadau ar gyfer sut y gallai sgw&acirc;r newydd yng nghanol Caerdydd ddod yn ganolbwynt bywiog ar gyfer gweithgarwch cymunedol ac ymgysylltu?</p><p>Ymunwch &acirc; ni am ychydig o hwyl i&rsquo;r teulu gan bobl greadigol, elusennau a grwpiau cymunedol o Gymru, ac archwiliwch gyda ni sut rydych yn rhagweld y bydd y sgw&acirc;r newydd yn cael ei ddefnyddio a sut y gallai ddod yn rhan ganolog o&rsquo;r gymuned leol.</p><p><strong>Crynodeb o&#39;r Digwyddiad</strong></p><p>Dros y penwythnos, bydd cyfres o weithdai deinamig a deniadol gan bobl greadigol, elusennau a grwpiau cymunedol yng Nghymru i helpu i danio&#39;r sgwrs i archwilio pa ddigwyddiadau a gweithgareddau y gallai&#39;r gofod newydd hwn eu darparu, a sut y gallai ddod &acirc; mwy o ymgysylltiad cymunedol i ganol y ddinas.</p><p>Dyma&#39;ch cyfle i ddysgu am y newidiadau diweddaraf i ddyluniad y sgw&acirc;r yn dilyn adborth o&#39;r ymgysylltu rownd gyntaf yn gynharach eleni. Gobeithiwn y bydd gweld y dyluniad manwl terfynol yn creu awyrgylch o gyffro ynghylch yr hyn y gallai&rsquo;r sgw&acirc;r newydd hwn ei olygu i ganol y ddinas ac yn cynorthwyo gyda&rsquo;r trafodaethau pwysig ynghylch rhaglennu&rsquo;r sgw&acirc;r yn y dyfodol.</p><p>Rydym yn annog cyfranogiad ac adborth gan bawb yn y gymuned i sicrhau bod rhaglennu&rsquo;r sgw&acirc;r yn y dyfodol yn berthnasol ac yn hygyrch.</p><p data-f-id="pbf"><br></p></div></div></div><div data-scroll-id="997c8619-486e-47eb-bc63-021ca7b4937b" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender"><div data-testid="Container"><h2>Gweithdai</h2></div></div><div data-scroll-id="3ccbfbeb-9fdf-46a0-966c-40bc0dc887cf" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender"><div data-testid="Container"><div data-disable-events="true"><p><strong>Dydd Sadwrn 8 Mehefin</strong></p><table style="margin-right: calc(5%); width: 95%;"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Amser</strong></td><td style="width: 47.4979%;"><strong>Gweithgaredd</strong></td><td style="width: 25.1613%;"><strong>Hwylusydd</strong></td></tr><tr><td>11:30am - 12:30pm</td><td style="width: 47.4979%;">Digwyddiad tebyg i jambori Cymraeg<br></td><td style="width: 25.1613%;">Do Re Mi Canu</td></tr><tr><td>1pm - 2pm</td><td style="width: 47.4979%;">Digwyddiad tebyg i jambori Cymraeg</td><td style="width: 25.1613%;">Do Re Mi Canu</td></tr><tr><td>2:30pm - 3:30pm</td><td style="width: 47.4979%;">Sesiwn ddawns a arweinir gan stori</td><td style="width: 25.1613%;">Rubicon Dance</td></tr></tbody></table><p data-f-id="pbf"><strong>Dydd Sul 9 Mehefin</strong></p></div></div></div><div data-scroll-id="5bc752c3-642c-47e1-97d9-2f2d21ecb948" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender"><div data-testid="Container"><div data-disable-events="true"><table style="margin-right: calc(5%); width: 95%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 27.4864%;"><strong>Amser</strong></td><td style="width: 47.5915%;"><strong>Gweithgaredd</strong></td><td style="width: 24.8804%;"><strong>Hwylusydd</strong></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 27.4864%;">11am - 3pm</td><td style="width: 47.5915%;">Sesiwn crefft ffelt</td><td style="width: 24.8804%;">Lark Design Make</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Gweithdai galw heibio yw hwn, felly does dim rhaid i chi aros am y 4 awr lawn.</p><p><br></p></div></div></div><div data-scroll-id="5eeb1827-94e4-41f1-add5-b60d9b0f0ae5" data-testid="ProposalSectionRender"><div data-testid="Container"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1717163016/projects/659e8d208f5d7e70164b73b2/c644wo4qujc1whg6dly6.png" style="width: 533px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></div><div data-testid="Container"><div data-disable-events="true"><p><br></p><p><strong>Sut i gymryd rhan</strong></p><p>Mae&#39;r digwyddiadau hyn yn agored i&#39;r cyhoedd, ac mae croeso i bawb gymryd rhan. Nid oes angen bwcio na chadw lle, y cyfan sydd raid i chi ei wneud yw ymuno &acirc; pha bynnag weithdai y mae gennych ddiddordeb mewn cymryd rhan ynddynt.</p><p>Os oes gennych unrhyw ymholiadau am y digwyddiadau neu&#39;r prosiect ei hun, cysylltwch &acirc; ni drwy&#39;r manylion cyswllt isod.</p><p>Dysgwch fwy am yr hyn sy&#39;n digwydd a sut i gymryd rhan:</p><p><strong>Ff&ocirc;n</strong> : 02921 675483</p><p><strong>E-bost</strong> : <a href="mailto:stdavidscardiff@grasshopper-comms.co.uk">stdavidscardiff@grasshopper-comms.co.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p id="isPasted"><strong>Arolwg</strong>:</p><p>Gyda&rsquo;r camau dylunio diweddaraf wedi&rsquo;u cwblhau yn dilyn y rownd gyntaf o ymgysylltu &acirc;&rsquo;r gymuned yn gynharach eleni, rydym angen eich syniadau ar gyfer sut y gallai&rsquo;r sgw&acirc;r newydd yng nghanol Caerdydd ddod yn ganolbwynt bywiog o weithgarwch ac ymgysylltu cymunedol.</p><p>Cwblhewch yr <a href="https://stdavidscardiff.commonplace.is/cy-GB/proposals/programming-and-fostering-a-sense-of-community-survey/step1"><strong>arolwg&nbsp;</strong></a>ar ein gwefan i&rsquo;n helpu i ddeall mwy am sut yr ydych yn rhagweld y sgw&acirc;r yn cael ei ddefnyddio, a sut y gallai ddod &acirc; mwy o ymgysylltu cymunedol i ganol y ddinas.</p></div></div></div></div>

Stage 2 engagement events

<p><strong>What is a design workshop?</strong></p> <p>The Design Workshops are a opportunity for local residents to work with LDA architects, the St David’s Centre team and Landsec to help shape the look and feel of this new site in heart of Cardiff.</p> <p><strong>How will they do it?</strong></p> <p>Through a series of two workshops, local residents will have the opportunity to go through the proposed plans in detail with the team, sharing thoughts and ideas on specific themes and details. They will ultimately play a large part in influencing the future designs of the new public space.</p> <p><strong>Who can join the workshops?</strong></p> <p>The workshops are open to all Cardiff residents. We want to hear from different communities with different interests, to ensure that the final design benchmarks reflect the areas diversity and uniqueness.</p> <p>You don’t need to have any prior knowledge of architecture or planning. Instead, we’re looking for people that understand their community and the area.</p> <p><strong>When and where will they meet?</strong></p> <p>Grasshopper Communications will be facilitating two workshops on behalf of Landsec on <strong>Monday 26 February in St David’s Shopping Centre Business Suite</strong>.</p> <li><strong>Workshop 1</strong>: 12:30pm to 3:00pm</li><li><strong>Workshop 2</strong>: 6:00pm to 8:30pm</li> <p>The workshops will include breakout sessions that will focus on the themes of culture, nature, play, activity and craft, with one focus group for each theme. The results of these breakout sessions will then be fed back to the wider group for discussion.</p> <p>Both workshops cover the same topics and will be conducted bilingually (English and Welsh), so you will only need to attend one of the two options.</p> <p><strong>What&#39;s in it for you?</strong></p> <p>This will be your chance to directly input into the design process of the redevelopment of the New Square at St David&#39;s.</p> <p>For joining a workshop, you will:</p> <li>Be paid for your time at the end of the programme;</li> <li>Receive travel and childcare costs (if needed);</li> <li>Help shape your community; and</li> <li>Learn more about your area, your neighbours and wider community needs.</li> <p><strong>How do I sign-up?</strong></p> <p>Register through the proposals section of our site: <a href="https://stdavidscardiff.commonplace.is/proposals/design-champion-sign-up/step2"></a><a href="https://stdavidscardiff.commonplace.is/proposals/design-champion-sign-up/step2">Become a Design Champion</a>.</p> <p>Alternatively, you can also register your interest by contacting us using the details below:</p> <p>Email: stdavidscardiff@grasshopper-comms.co.uk</p> <p>Phone number: 02921 675483</p> <p>Because we want to ensure a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences and interests are reflected in the group we will ask for some personal details.</p>

Come to a design workshop and help shape the new square at St David’s

Join the conversation on plans for a New Square at St David’s shopping centre, Cardiff.

A New Square at St David’s

St David's Cardiff

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St David's Cardiff / Dewi Sant Caerdydd

Landsec

Give your feedback on the finalised design of the new square at St Davids

Pre-application Consultation (PAC)

<p id="isPasted">Following the completion of the extensive non-statutory consultation carried out during February and March 2024, we will now be undertaking and submitting a PAC application with finalised design of the new square at St Davids.</p><p>The proposed zoning, appearance and layout of the new square has been guided by the extensive public and stakeholder engagement, and shaped by the community feedback.</p><p>From <strong>Tuesday 2nd July</strong>, you can click on the link below to access the PAC website, which includes information about the proposed development, visualisations of the final design, and the draft planning application documents.</p><p><a href="https://www.stdavidscitysquareconsultation.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">City Square Cardiff &ndash; Public Consultation</a></p>

How to Comment

<p id="isPasted">Should you wish to submit comments on the current proposals, please complete the online form on the PAC website by 31st July 2024.</p><p><strong>Please note comments received after the closing date may not be taken into account.</strong></p><p>An analysis of the feedback received and any changes to the scheme will be reported in the pre-application consultation report to be submitted as part of the planning application.</p><p><br></p>

See how your feedback has influenced the final design of the new square.

Evolution of the design

Design evolution: how your feedback has influenced the final design 

<p id="isPasted"><strong>You spoke. We listened.</strong></p><p>Following a non-statutory consultation process between 14 February and 14 March 2024 that included two workshops, two consultation events, and an online survey, we are excited to present the finalised design for the new square.</p><p>Your feedback, local knowledge and insights have been instrumental in shaping this vision, and have been invaluable in helping us create a space that aims to truly meets the needs and desires of the community and Cardiff city centre.&nbsp;</p><p>Based on your feedback on the early concept design for the new square, we&rsquo;ve made the following key changes to the design:</p><ul id="isPasted"><li>Opportunities for local/community artwork will be integrated to animate blank facades.</li><li>The play park has been designed to be fenced off for security during evening hours to prevent misuse.</li><li>Inclusive, multi-level and natural play areas have been introduced to the design.</li><li>Covered seating areas have been added to the square.</li><li>Covered play has been provided under the bridge, including social swings for young people and adults.</li><li>There will be opportunities for smaller, local independent businesses via kiosks.</li><li>Water jets to be provides as a focal feature with opportunities for water play.</li><li>Some areas have been kept largely clear to allow for interventions for different, seasonal events (eg. Markets, ice rink. Additional food trucks etc.)</li><li>Additional seating opportunities have been introduced via tiered seating within the play park.</li><li>The stage will be designed to by multi-purpose/flexible to form additional seating when out of use.</li><li>The width of the existing service bridge has been narrowed to provide additional illumination of the square.</li><li>Secure cycle storage has been added to the design.</li><li>Urban greening has been increased across the whole square, including raingardens.</li></ul>

Final design

Download the new site plan here:

<p id="isPasted">We appreciate your continued interest and participation in this process. We are seeking further feedback from the public to help us understand more about how you envision the square being used, and how we can foster a sense of community ownership.</p><p>Use the link below to access our online survey to provide some insight on your expectations around programming, community and culture.</p><p><a href="https://stdavidscardiff.commonplace.is/proposals/programming-and-fostering-a-sense-of-community-survey">Shaping what life could look like in the new square</a></p>

City Park_DAS_Apr 2024_Design Response Extract.pdf

Summary of the feedback received during the non-statutory consultation on the early concept design of the new square.

Early concept design feedback

The community speaks: insights from the non-statutory consultation  

<p id="isPasted"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB">Throughout the design process, we have aimed to&nbsp;develop a proposal&nbsp;for the new&nbsp;square at St Davids&nbsp;that&nbsp;meets the existing and future needs of the local community, whilst also feeling uniquely &lsquo;Cardiff&rsquo;.</span><span data-ccp-props='{"335559739":160}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB">That&rsquo;s why during our non-statutory consultation between 14 February 2024 and 14 March 2024, we reached out to you, the community, to gather essential insights and ideas to influence the design of this new public space.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props='{"335559739":160}'>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB">Through our series of events, workshops, and an online survey, you&rsquo;ve provided invaluable feedback that has influenced the design of the new square, to aim to suit the wants and needs of those who will use it.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB"><strong>Thank you to everyone who got involved and shared their thoughts.</strong></span><span data-ccp-props='{"335559739":160}'><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p>

Feedback

<p id="isPasted"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-GB">We&#39;re&nbsp;excited&nbsp;to share with you a snapshot of what&nbsp;we&#39;ve&nbsp;heard.&nbsp;The infographic below summarises the common themes, thoughts and concerns&nbsp;expressed during our early engagement phase.</span><span data-ccp-props='{"335559739":160}'>&nbsp;</span></p>

Download the pdf here

What's next?

<p id="isPasted"><span data-contrast="none" id="isPasted" lang="EN-GB">The next round of engagement, coming soon, will focus on events and activities in the square.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-ccp-props='{"335559739":160}'>Keep an eye on the website for updates.</span></p>

Non-statutory consultation feedback infographic.pdf

Find out more about the site and why this project is happening

Project background

Project background: using an abandoned site to meet an existing need

<p id="isPasted">Purchased by Landsec earlier this year, 46-50 St David&rsquo;s Way, St David&rsquo;s Centre, Cardiff comprises a three-storey retail unit situated in the St David&rsquo;s Shopping Centre in central Cardiff. The property was previously occupied by Debenhams PLC and arranged over the ground and two upper floors providing a total GIA of approximately 27,466 sqm (295,642 sq ft).</p><p>The building is largely square in plan and bounded by the shared service yard access road to the south-east and north-east, adjacent retail units to the south-west, and the shopping centre circulation areas to the north-west.</p><p><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1707315615/projects/659e8d208f5d7e70164b73b2/cb3tyvyo8rs6lzszlqd8.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Image of the existing site ">&nbsp;</p><p>The existing Debenhams building is understood to have been originally constructed in the late 1970s / early 1980s, but due to a prolonged lack of maintenance and repairs over the years, the building has remained in fair to poor condition. The current state of the vacant property also poses some health and safety issues.</p><p>As a result of the above, and considering the lack of public spaces in the city, Landsec wish to take the opportunity to demolish a substantial amount of the existing building in order to create a new family friendly public square. It is to be supported by a leisure box within the remaining retained section of the former Debenhams building and a number of catering units located within the square.</p><p>Cardiff is designated a UNICEF child-friendly city, yet the city centre lacks provision for children and young people. The key opportunity is therefore to create a child-friendly family-oriented public space enabled by the demolition of the Debenhams building.</p>

Adding Social Value

<p id="isPasted">Creating a new park that can deliver social value throughout its lifetime is a key ambition for the project. We have conducted a detailed local needs analysis to inform this process. Some of the findings include:</p>

Join us for the next round of consultation events!

<p id="isPasted"><strong>Date:</strong> Saturday June 8th and Sunday June 9th, 2024</p><p><strong>Time</strong>: 10am to 4pm</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> St David&rsquo;s Centre Dewi Sant, Cardiff, CF10 2EF</p>

<p>Are you passionate about shaping the future of our city? Do you have ideas for how a new square in the heart of Cardiff could become a vibrant hub of community activity and engagement?&nbsp;</p><p id="isPasted">Join us for some family-friendly fun from Wales based creatives, charities, and community groups, and explore with us how you envision the new square being used and how it could become a central part of the local community.</p><p><strong>Event Summary</strong></p><p>Across the weekend, there will be series of dynamic and engaging workshops from Wales based creatives, charities, and community groups to help spark the conversation to explore what events and activities this new space could provide, and how it could bring more community engagement to the city centre.</p><p>This will be your chance to learn about the latest changes to the square&#39;s design following feedback from the first-round engagement earlier this year. We hope that seeing the finalised detailed design will generate an atmosphere of excitement at the prospect of what this new square could mean for the city centre and assist with the important discussions around the future programming of the square.</p><p>We encourage participation and feedback from everyone in the community to ensure the future programming of the square is relevant and accessible.</p>

Workshops

<p><strong>Saturday 8th June</strong></p><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 29.6523%;"><strong>Time</strong></td><td style="width: 34.4581%;"><strong>Activity</strong></td><td style="width: 35.6079%;"><strong>Facilitator</strong></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 29.6523%;">11:30am - 12:30pm</td><td style="width: 34.4581%;">Welsh language jamboree style event</td><td style="width: 35.6079%;">Do Re Mi Canu</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 29.6523%;">1pm - 2pm<br></td><td style="width: 34.4581%;">Welsh language jamboree style event<br></td><td style="width: 35.6079%;">Do Re Mi Canu</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 29.6523%;">2:30pm - 3:30pm</td><td style="width: 34.4581%;">Story-led dance session</td><td style="width: 35.6079%;">Rubicon Dance<br id="isPasted"><br></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Sunday 9th June</strong></p><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 28.0255%;"><strong>Time</strong></td><td style="width: 32.515%;"><strong>Activity</strong></td><td style="width: 35.6079%;"><strong>Facilitator</strong></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 28.0255%;">11am - 3pm</td><td style="width: 32.515%;">Felt craft session&nbsp;</td><td style="width: 35.6079%;">Lark Design Make</td></tr></tbody></table><p>This is a drop-in workshops so you don&#39;t have to stay for the full 4 hours.</p>

<p id="isPasted"><strong>How to get involved</strong></p><p>These events are open to the public, and everyone is welcome to get involved. There is no need to book or reserve a space, simply join for whichever workshops you are interested in taking part in.</p><p>If you have any queries regarding the events or the project itself, please contact us via the contact details below.</p><p id="isPasted">Find out more about what&rsquo;s going on and how to get involved:</p><p><strong>Phone</strong>: 02921 675483</p><p><strong>Email</strong>: <a href="mailto:stdavidscardiff@grasshopper-comms.co.uk">stdavidscardiff@grasshopper-comms.co.uk</a></p>