Leisure group announces purchase of Llandudno Pier Pavilion site

A leisure group has announced it has successfully secured the purchase of the Llandudno Pier Pavilion site.

Tir Prince Leisure Group, which owns the pier itself, has bought the plot of land which was left empty after the pavilion was burnt down more than two decades ago.

Proposals had been outlined for luxury apartments and restaurants at the site which attracted opposition over the impact on the pier.

Developer Alan Waldron later announced he was putting it up for sale.

Tir Prince Leisure Group has today confirmed it will be taking on the site to secure the pier’s future.

In a statement, the company said: “Tir Prince Leisure Group are delighted to announce that they have secured the purchase of the land at Llandudno Pier Pavilion following negotiations with the current owners.

“Given the close proximity to the pier and the fact that until 1980 they were in the same ownership and formed part of the same parcel of land it was an easy and straightforward decision to make the purchase having had many worthwhile meetings with the pavilion owner over the last few months.

“Tir Prince Leisure Group hopes that the acquisition of this site will enable us to secure the long term future of Llandudno Pier and Llandudno as the jewel in the crown of North Wales tourism by enhancing and improving our current offering and ensuring that the site can continue to be enjoyed by many future generations.

“In many ways the hard work starts now but we are confident that we can do something extremely worthwhile with the site and further announcements will follow in due course.”