Corner House Deli has applied to Vale of Glamorgan Council for planning permission to convert the former Rio women's clothes shop on East Street in Llantwit Major into a deli selling Welsh goods. The building has been empty since the end of 2025.
Plans for the former Rio store
Those behind the plans say the change would "sympathetically" bring the building back into use. The proposed deli would offer a range of artisan food and drink, with an emphasis on Welsh and locally produced goods, including cheeses, charcuterie, preserves, baked goods, wines and other specialist produce.
Planning documents state: "The business will offer a carefully sourced range of artisan food and drink, with particular emphasis on Welsh and locally produced items, including cheeses, charcuterie, preserves, baked goods, wines and other specialist produce. The opportunity for customers to enjoy some of the same products within the deli will complement and showcase the retail offer."
Food and drink offering
The deli would also sell locally made sausage rolls, savoury tarts, Welsh pastries and other freshly prepared items, according to the application. A seating area is planned, and customers would be able to enjoy some of the same products on the premises.
Planning documents read: "Much of the food served for the customers to enjoy on the premises will reflect the same carefully sourced produce available to purchase from the deli to take home, prepare and enjoy themselves. The emphasis is to remain firmly on showcasing and serving the deli's retail produce with no deep fat frying or similar cooking methods proposed."
Opening hours and support
Proposed opening hours are from 7am to 4pm, with occasional evening events such as cheese and wine tastings, food and drink pairing evenings, producer showcases and seasonal events. Llantwit Major Town Council has supported the application.
