Aberavon’s ageing seafront flats — built in the 1950s and long seen as a drab backdrop to the beach — are set for a major shake‑up. Housing association Tai Tarian has unveiled plans to bulldoze part of Carmarthen House and replace it with sleek new apartment blocks, delivering more than 100 fresh homes in the process.
Landmark new blocks on the seafront
At the heart of the scheme are two bold new buildings. A six‑storey block, known as Block G, will rise up facing the beach, bringing 33 modern flats with balconies overlooking the bay. Next to it, a stepped five‑storey block called Block H will add another 58 homes, including larger family‑sized apartments. Smaller infill blocks at the northern end of the site will create ten compact one‑bed flats, helping meet demand for affordable housing.
Old concrete given a new lease of life
The existing Cardigan House, Coronation House and the remaining section of Carmarthen House won’t be left behind. Each will be stripped back and given a full facelift, with new cladding, insulation, windows and eco‑friendly heating systems. Tai Tarian says the upgrades will transform the tired 1950s blocks into energy‑efficient homes fit for the future.
Greener living for residents
Gas boilers will be ripped out and replaced with air source heat pumps, while solar panels will be fitted to the new builds. Residents will benefit from cycle stores, scooter bays and landscaped green spaces, with trees, wildflower areas and nesting boxes for birds and bats turning the grey concrete estate into a greener, more welcoming place to live.
Affordable homes for local families
Every single unit will be let at social rent, managed by Tai Tarian. The association says the project will deliver modern, energy‑efficient homes while keeping rents affordable for local people.
The revamp follows the success of Phase I, which saw six blocks refurbished and extended. Together, the two phases represent one of the biggest housing investments in Port Talbot in decades — and a striking new look for Aberavon’s tired seafront skyline.
What happens next
The plans are currently out for statutory pre‑application consultation via Asbri Planning and will later go before Neath Port Talbot Council planners for formal approval.
