Timeline
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As part of the masterplan, St. Modwen will also agree the Town Code, a series of rules, illustrations and guidelines which ensure that the design vision for the new community of Coed Darcy will be realised.
The process also involves preparing detailed Development Briefs for each area of the development. St. Modwen will develop Coed Darcy on a phased basis to ensure that the community is developed in a sustainable way.
Key Development Milestones
Since spring 2007, key development milestones include:
May 2007
St. Modwen selected as the preferred developer of the Llandarcy site
May 2008
St. Modwen acquired the 1,060 acre site from BP and embarked on an intensive remediation and clean-up process
December 2008
The Bath House Complex was demolished to make way for the new gateway into Coed Darcy, marking the first step towards creating the community
October 2009
The Bitumen Terminal, the last remaining building on site, was demolished
Spring 2010
First phase of 63 houses launched onto the market
Summer 2010
HRH The Prince of Wales visits the site
Spring 2011
Masterplan approved by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Autumn 2011
300 homes proposed at Coed Darcy as part of a joint venture with Persimmon
2012
Start of development at Coed Darcy including new entrance and road to the site and start of works on 300 homes under a joint venture with Persimmon.
2013
Continued residential and commercial development with introduction of schools, community facilities and public open space on a planned basis.
