Salutem Shared Services has submitted a planning application to Vale of Glamorgan Council to convert Broad Island House, a Victorian building at 21-26 Broad Street in Barry, into a daycare facility for adults with disabilities. The property is currently vacant and in a very poor state of repair, according to planning documents.
Relocation from Sully to Barry
The applicant proposes to relocate the existing Day Opportunities Centre from Hayes Road in Sully to the new Barry location. The move is intended to make the service more accessible to visitors, closer to leisure centres, clubs, and health hubs, and more visible in the community.
A statement from the applicant reads: “We intend to provide educational/recreational activities at the service and in the community for adults with disabilities which promote and maintain wellbeing. The move from our current location to a community location would support work experience opportunities and access to a wider range of activities which are currently unavailable.”
Proposed operating hours and activities
The proposed hours are 8am to 4pm for staff and 9am to 3pm for customers on weekdays, plus 10am to 12pm on every second Saturday of the month for a social group. Planning documents state: “The facility will provide a mix of supervised recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities during the day.”
Existing activities to be held at the new facility include sensory art, sewing, film club, housekeeping skills, library, bingo, and karaoke. Proposed new activities include sports clubs, volunteering and employment opportunities, gym, and IT skills.
Building restoration and community benefit
Due to the property's current state, the applicant has committed to carrying out a site clearance and internal refurbishment of the dilapidated buildings, securing and updating the premises while bringing them back into positive use as a community asset. New signage is also proposed, designed to be in keeping with the existing character of the area and appropriately scaled.
According to the company's website, Salutem Shared Services provides care for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs and learning disabilities, as well as adults with a wide range of social care needs such as autism, learning disabilities, mental health issues, and complex needs.
History of Broad Island House
Broad Island House was originally built in the late 19th century. An extensive art deco rebuild was completed in 1924 after a severe fire destroyed the previous Co-operative Wholesale Society premises in 1923.
