Fablas Ice Cream - which is likely coming to Penarth in 2021 - has just launched a new online delivery service.

Though operating from Cowbridge, the deliveries will cover the Penarth area.

"We have adapted our business to survive and introduced a new online shop offering a delivery service over the Penarth area," director Lauren Evans tells Nub News.

"We feel this is a perfect introduction of the Fablas range for Penarth residents. They will be able to get their taste buds tingling for what's to come to Windsor Gardens in 2021."

The company, which markets itself as a luxury Welsh ice cream shop, opened its flagship branch in Cowbridge in 2017 before expanding to Porthcawl earlier this year.

Nub News recently announced that Fablas had submitted a planning application to turn the South Lodge in Windsor Gardens into a new ice cream parlour after winning a bid to occupy the building.

The Lodge is located on the north side of Cliff Hill, at the southern entrance to Windsor Gardens.

It dates back to 1881 and was originally built as a park keeper's lodge for Windsor Gardens within which it lies.

Back in January, the Vale of Glamorgan Council invited bids from parties who are interested in taking a 10-year lease of the historic property.

The marketing proposal stated that: ''Consideration will be given to a longer lease if a suitable business case can be made."

A report agreed by cabinet on June 17 2019 said: "Any future development proposals for South Lodge will need to respect its 'County Treasure' status, preserve and enhance the Penarth Conservation Area and the adjoining Grade II-listed Windsor Gardens.

"Given the views, South Lodge benefits from and the potential uniqueness of being a park keeper's cottage, it could have significant appeal in a range of markets.''

The deadline for submitting tender bids ended on Tuesday 17 March 2020 and the Council ultimately opted for Fablas.

Fablas will find out on 2 November whether it has been granted planning permission. Visit Nub News to find out.