Swansea Council has approved plans to redevelop Castle Square Gardens.

The redevelopment plans include:

• An increased number of trees

• An increased amount of other greenery

• Two pavilion buildings for food, drink or retail businesses

• A new water feature for interactive play

• New giant TV screen

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• New outdoor seating areas

Council leader Rob Stewart said: "Planning approval is great news for Castle Square Gardens; it means that we can now make this exciting scheme reality."

The scheme's commercial elements - including restaurant units with outdoor seating - aim to increase the location's vitality and encourage people to stay longer.

The overhaul is expected to take place from this year over a period of around 12 months.

Friedrich Ludewig, of architects ACME, said: "We're delighted to receive planning for the re-envisioning of Swansea's Castle Square Gardens."

Image: ACME