A disused car park near the centre of Caernarfon could become a shipping container storage facility. The proposal is for a patch of land on St Helen’s Road, near the terminus for the Welsh Highland Railway and not far from Caernarfon castle.
Watkin Property Ventures have applied to change the use of the site next to Afon Seiont to a storage facility. It would be run by Lock Stock Storage, who are based in Denbigh, and house shipping containers that businesses or individuals could hire for storage.
An application has been submitted to planners at Cyngor Gwynedd.
Watkin Property Ventures said: “The proposed development aims to transform the existing vacant land into a state-of-the-art self storage facility operated by Lock Stock Storage. The development will provide much-needed storage solutions for local businesses and the community.
“Similar projects in other areas have led to a rise in small, start-up businesses while giving existing businesses the extra storage space needed to expand. This contributes to greater economic diversity and growth within the local economy.
“Lock Stock’s commitment to security, eco-friendliness, and community integration makes this project a valuable addition to Caernarfon, contributing positively to both the local economy and residents’ needs while maintaining sensitivity to the surrounding heritage and landscape.
“We respectfully request that Gwynedd Council grants planning permission for this development, which will contribute to the continued growth and prosperity of Caernarfon.”
The containers will vary in size, including 20ft & 10ft containers.
Lock Stock have 30 operational sites across North Wales and Cheshire, with 4,000 containers for hire. An average of 60% of containers are rented by people moving house or keeping treasured possessions, and up to 40% used by small businesses.
