Bartypower, the landowner behind the Parc Penprys scheme, is proposing a 150-space dedicated car park within safe walking distance, designed specifically to remove Crematorium traffic from the public highway and provide a safer, more respectful environment for visitors.
The project includes a £500,000 cost to the new car park and associated infrastructure, ensuring the parking solution can be delivered at no cost to the crematorium, the council or local taxpayers. It will also significantly reduce the risk of roadside accidents, as well as provide a calm, organised parking environment for mourners.
The overspill car park, and adjoining green office park, will both be set sympathetically within the existing landscape framework.
The proposals have attracted strong support from local representatives from local councillors who have long recognised the need for improvements at the Crematorium.
Support has been received from across the community, including Cllr Stephen Williams, several local funeral directors who regularly raise concerns about on-road parking and congestion, as well as members of Llanelli Rural Council – the Crematorium’s landlord.
Town and County Councillor Stephen Williams offered his strong support:
“As with so many residents of Llanelli and the wider area, I have attended an increasing number of funeral services held at Llanelli Crematorium. The infrastructure of the site has limited potential for expansion. On several occasions I have seen huge tailbacks of vehicles trying to access the grounds and cars parked on the approach road.
“The proposal by Mr Dyfrig Richards could have huge benefits for the future of services at the crematorium. It will reduce access delays and the additional stress this causes for mourners and families. It would improve road safety and support the crematorium in managing vehicle activity without impacting its infrastructure. I welcome such an idea and hope authorities can work with Mr Richards on this development to ensure it is realised as quickly as possible.”
Matthew L Jones of Matthew L Jones Funeral Services said,
“As funeral support and carriage masters who use Llanelli Crematorium regularly, we see how often cars are parked on the grass verges, causing problems and extra stress to families. An overspill car park would take cars off these verges and make the journey in and out of the crematorium much less stressful and dignified.”
Hefin Williams of O.G. Harries Ltd added;
“Currently there are not enough spaces inside the crematorium grounds for the number of cars attending funerals. As a result, the main road is being used for parking, causing traffic issues and often delaying the funeral cortege. I fully support the application.”
Wider Parc Penprys Development
In addition to the crematorium improvements, the wider development of the site at Parc Penprys will deliver a state-of-the-art, low-carbon footprint business park that will benefit the community and local economy. The location has already been identified within the Local Development Plan (LDP) as suitable for employment use.
While the Crematorium car park is the primary driver of this stage of the development, the wider Parc Penprys scheme will also bring major long-term benefits to Llanelli.
Parc Penprys is planned to be the first business park in Wales powered by its own dedicated renewable energy source, ensuring clean, stable and affordable electricity for occupiers while reducing strain on the local grid.
It will also offer high-quality office and commercial space, with facilities attractive to both local employers and new investment.
Developer Dyfrig Richards said,
“Our first priority is delivering a safe, respectful parking solution for the Crematorium, something that families, councillors and funeral directors have been calling for for years.
“Beyond that, Parc Penprys will deliver a modern, green business park that supports jobs, growth and long-term prosperity and regeneration for Llanelli.”
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