Holiday let plan for pier master's old house

CAMPAIGNERS trying to save one of Wales' best-known piers want to open a holiday let in its pier master's house.

- By DALE SPRIDGEON

Bangor's Victorian pier was once voted 'Pier of the Year' by the National Pier Society

Cyngor Gwynedd has received an application from the Friends of Bangor's Garth Pier (FBGP) for the change of use of the former dwelling.

The property is considered unsuitable as a permanent residence due lack of parking and its proximity to regular pier events.

Opening it up for overnight stays would provide a unique accommodation option and could boost tourism, FBGP believes.

Longer term, there are plans to redevelop the pier area to attract more visitors.

The property was historically tied to the operations of the Pier, with the Pier Master in charge of day-to-day maintenance.

Agents Cadnant Planning said in a planning report that the Friends of Bangor Garth Pier Trustees are looking to lease the property from Bangor City Council.