The multimodal interchange will be built on land south of the station, where Great Western Crescent, Copperworks Road, Station Road and Trinity Terrace meet. Planning officers told the committee the current layout offers little in the way of onward travel and suffers from a lack of formal parking, with buses, taxis, cars and pedestrians competing for space.
What’s planned
The approved scheme will introduce a one‑way internal road layout with defined lanes for buses and taxis, 30 marked parking bays — three with electric charging points — and a dedicated taxi rank. Covered bus shelters will sit outside the station entrance, while new pedestrian crossings, raised tables and shared‑use paths will give walkers and cyclists safer routes.
Cycle parking for 22 bikes, rain gardens and compensatory tree planting are also promised as part of the council’s green infrastructure plan.
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Committee reaction
The application was approved at Carmarthenshire Council’s planning committee on December 16. Members backed the scheme after hearing it would create a safer, clearer interchange and support wider regeneration.
Cllr Terry Davies, Tyisha ward, told the meeting:
“This is an exciting improvement for the area, making the station a proper gateway again.”
Cllr Michael Thomas, Pembrey ward, said:
“It’s a really good development that will benefit travellers across the line.”
Cllr Russell Sparks added:
“It’s a wonderful scheme — and with Christmas in mind, one more gift for Llanelli from this Plaid‑led council.”
Flood safeguards and wider context
The site lies within defended flood zones 2 and 3. Natural Resources Wales raised no objection, but required drainage conditions and flood response planning.
The hub has been developed with Network Rail and Transport for Wales, and officers said it will act as a gateway linking the town centre with strategic projects such as the £200m Pentre Awel health and leisure development at Delta Lakes.
