Mumbles Pier restoration work given green light by council

Plans to restore a Victorian pier in Swansea have been given the green light by councillors.

The owners of Mumbles Pier hope the work will start in June after revised plans were approved by Swansea council.

Once work is completed it is hoped an extended sea-wall would be built along the front with a pedestrian boardwalk.

Plans for 30 apartments on the front and possible holiday lets on the headland have been scaled down.

Owners Ameco have spent more than £500,000 to keep the 120-year-old pier open through running repairs while exploring restoration options.

The original £39m scheme for retail and residential complex around the pier were first approved in 2011 despite splitting opinion.

The latest amendments have continued to face some opposition.

Concerns include the headland being "obliterated" by the development and "no evidence" of improved attractions and facilities for visitors and tourists.

But despite this Swansea council's planning committee approved the changes at a meeting on Tuesday.