Rhyl’s most historic building given new lease of life

One of the oldest surviving buildings in Rhyl has been given a new lease of life and provided quality, affordable homes for people of Rhyl.

Originally part of Plas Penyddeuglawdd, part of the redeveloped properties on Pendyffryn Road, Rhyl dates from the 17th century, and is likely to be the oldest surviving building in Rhyl.

When acquired by North Wales Housing the Grade II listed building was in a semi derelict condition, and listed as ‘at risk’ by Denbighshire County Council.

Paul Diggory, Chief Executive of North Wales Housing said:

“Plas Penyddeuglawdd sat in a prominent position within the town and slowly become an eyesore as it fell further and further into a state of disrepair, attracting vandals and anti-social behaviour. Empty properties can have a negative effect on people’s perception of an area and the refurbishment and reoccupation of the property should have a positive impact on this part of Rhyl.”

The ambitious and sympathetic redevelopment and repair programme started in 2014 as part of Denbighshire County Council’s Empty Homes Project. Appointed contractors Pure Residential and Commercial Ltd worked closely with Council Conservation Officers to sympathetically re-develop and repair the Grade II listed building using traditional construction methods and materials.

The end result is three two-bedroom houses and three two- bedroom bungalows. Original character features remain where possible but incorporated energy efficient fittings, which will benefit new tenants.

Paul adds:

“This scheme is an important part of part of Denbighshire County Council’s and North Wales Housing’s Empty Homes Strategy, bringing empty homes back into life. It is a significant listed building in Rhyl, once at risk, and now successfully conserved, creating quality homes for local people.”

Councillor Hugh Irving, Cabinet Lead Member with responsibility for Customers and Communities, said:

“This is a prime example of how the Council works with its partners to improve the quality of life for residents, as well as efforts made to bring back historic and listed buildings back into use. Derelict properties are a blight on the landscape and affects the visual image of an area. We are delighted with the end result of this development.”

North Wales Housing handed over the keys to the happy tenant’s new homes in December and have since happily settled into their new home.