As part of the Caerphilly Town 2035 placemaking plan, demolition works on the site of the former indoor market building on Pentrebane Street have begun.
Caerphilly County Borough Council said it marked a key milestone in transforming the area into a vibrant mixed-use development.
The £21 million project, led by Linc Cymru (part of Pobl Group) with support from the council and the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns programme, will deliver 72 apartments, seven commercial units and public spaces.
Jayne Bryant, Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, said:
“The demolition and development of this site is an important milestone in the ambitious plans for Caerphilly's town centre.
“With the help of around £6 million Transforming Towns funding from the Welsh Government, this scheme will deliver much-needed housing in the town centre along with commercial units, which will go towards increasing housing supply in Caerphilly, supporting local businesses, and breathing new life into the high street.”
Cllr Jamie Pritchard, deputy leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, added:
“We’re delighted to see the development of Caerphilly progress. The demolition of the old market at Pentrebane Street will create housing, open space, and a healthy mix of commercial and retail units. This will allow more people to live and work in our town.
“Through extensive community engagement and consultation, we know that housing and new commercial opportunities is a major topic for Caerphilly residents and we’re pleased to be able to address that through the work of the Caerphilly Town 2035 placemaking plan.
“This project will go some way towards injecting some vibrancy into the area, so we look forward to getting on with the job.”
Grant Prosser, Head of Development (East) at Pobl Group, said:
“We welcome the start of demolition at Pentrebane Street as a key step towards transforming this part of Caerphilly town centre. It marks another important milestone in the ongoing regeneration plans for the town centre. We have been working in partnership with Caerphilly Council and once the site is ready, we look forward to delivering a development that offers safe, high-quality homes alongside vibrant commercial units and shared green spaces. This project is about creating a place where people can live well, feel connected, and be part of a thriving community.”
Hamish Munro, placemaking programme manager at Caerphilly County Borough Council, said:
“It’s great to see progress on the Pentrebane Street site. We’ve been working behind the scenes for the last few months, getting utilities disconnected and making the site safe for demolition, and over the coming days, residents will see the scaffolding being built.
“Over the coming weeks and months, the entire site will come down bit by bit, and in the longer-term we’ll see the new mixed-use development start to take shape. We’re excited to unveil this next key project for Caerphilly, and to see the impact of the Caerphilly Town 2035 placemaking plan in action.”
Residents and visitors are advised that safety measures and traffic management will be in place during the demolition to minimise disruption. There are no planned road closures.
