Former chippy site to become flats to help the homeless

A DERELICT former chippy and cafe in the centre of Bangor is to be demolished and redeveloped into flats to help tackle homelessness. Cyngor Gwynedd has granted permission with conditions to knock down the once popular Dean Street Chippy and Cafe (pictured).

- By DALE SPRIDGEON

The development, submitted by housing association Adra, will see the new homes being targeted towards people in temporary accommodation, those who are homeless or people being resettled.

It is part of efforts to help meet an increase in homelessness due to the “worsening cost of living crisis and wider resettlement schemes,’ the plans say.

The council has agreed to the demolition of the existing derelict buildings and to erect a replacement to include four apartments with car parking, landscaping and associated works.

The proposal involves constructing four one-bedroom flats along with external recreational areas, bin store and associated car parking spaces.