Planning application
Gwrych Castle Llanddulas Road Abergele LL22 8ET
Works: Extension
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Proposal
The work included in this application follows on from a previously approved application for works to the Laundry/Wash House and Bothy (ref 0/50849 and 0/50850). The additional works that this application seeks approval for are: - Further repair works and alterations to the Bakehouse and Laundry at Gwrych Castle following on from the application referred to above. - Conversion of the existing Bakehouse into a toilet area with new accessible WC extension in adjacent recess (with associated new drainage routes and above-ground cess tank). - Existing Laundry converted to cafe and first floor Bothy space to be used as staff office. - Installation of 2 no. new pumps on new concrete plinth.
As published by the council, reference 0/53375
Application record
- Reference
- 0/53375
- Type
- Full
- Status
- Pending As published: REGISTERED
- Received
- 31 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 30 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Gele and Llanddulas
- Parish
- Cyngor Cymuned Llanddulas a Rhyd-y-Foel Community Council
- Postcode
- LL22 8ET
Site history
Applications at this address on the Conwy register
This site has had 8 applications since 2021: 6 approved, 0 refused.
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0/53524 Granted
Gwrych Castle Llanddulas Road Abergele LL22 8ET
Approval of condition no 3 (Written Method Statement) of Listed Building Consent 0/52182 (The reinstatement of floors and roofs in the Castle Core, which is referred to as Application 01. The works comprise: - Conservation-led repair works and removal of high-level vegetation - Localised re-pointing in lime mortar, based on recent trials and evidence - New roof structure, combining a mix of traditional and contemporary structural elements, including integration of insulation - Reinstatement of the keep wall and towers, and the southern wall of the kitchen courtyard, where previously collapsed. - Reinstatement of roof finishes. Gutters are increased in capacity to reflect current rainfall and storm events. - New rainwater goods. These will involve a combination of lead chutes/overflows (through parapets), cast iron hoppers and downpipes - Conservation of the remaining floors and reinstatement of floors where missing - Recording and retention of remaining plasterwork and joinery elements, and consequently holding/conservation works where required - New below ground drainage connections (as indicated on drainage plan) - Holding/conservation works to the existing window frames and temporary glazing to windows, with some localised reinstatement - No foul drainage is proposed as part of these works" .(Listed Building Consent))
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0/53525 Granted
Gwrych Castle Llanddulas Road Abergele LL22 8ET
Approval of condition no 3 (Written Method Statement) of Listed Building Consent 0/52184 (The reinstatement of floors and roofs in the East Wing and West Wing, which is referred to as Application 02. The works comprise: - Conservation-led repair works and removal of high-level vegetation - Localised re-pointing in lime mortar, based on recent trials and evidence - New roof structure, combining a mix of traditional and contemporary structural elements, including integration of insulation - Reinstatement of roof finishes. Gutters are increased in capacity to reflect current rainfall and storm events. - New rainwater goods. These will involve a combination of lead chutes/overflows (through parapets), cast iron hoppers and downpipes - Conservation of the remaining floors and reinstatement of floors where missing - Recording and retention of remaining plasterwork and joinery elements, and consequently holding/conservation works where required - New below ground drainage connections (as indicated on drainage plan) - Holding/conservation works to the existing window frames and temporary glazing to windows, with some localised reinstatement - No foul drainage is proposed as part of these works (Listed Building Consent)
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0/53403 Granted
Gwrych Castle Llanddulas Road Abergele LL22 8ET
Approval of condition nos 3 (Materials to be used in the finish of the external finishes) & 5(Biodiversity Enhancements) of planning approval 0/52183 (The reinstatement of floors and roofs in the East Wing and West Wing, which is referred to as Application 02. The works comprise: - Conservation-led repair works and removal of high-level vegetation - Localised re-pointing in lime mortar, based on recent trials and evidence - New roof structure, combining a mix of traditional and contemporary structural elements, including integration of insulation - Reinstatement of roof finishes. Gutters are increased in capacity to reflect current rainfall and storm events. - New rainwater goods. These will involve a combination of lead chutes/overflows (through parapets), cast iron hoppers and downpipes - Conservation of the remaining floors and reinstatement of floors where missing - Recording and retention of remaining plasterwork and joinery elements, and consequently holding/conservation works where required - New below ground drainage connections (as indicated on drainage plan) - Holding/conservation works to the existing window frames and temporary glazing to windows, with some localised reinstatement - No foul drainage is proposed as part of these works)
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0/53389 Granted
Gwrych Castle Llanddulas Road Abergele LL22 8ET
Approval of Condition no. 3 (Schedule of External Materials) of Planning Approval 0/52181 (The reinstatement of floors and roofs in the Castle Core, which is referred to as Application 01. The works comprise: - Conservation-led repair works and removal of high-level vegetation - Localised re-pointing in lime mortar, based on recent trials and evidence - New roof structure, combining a mix of traditional and contemporary structural elements, including integration of insulation - Reinstatement of roof finishes. Gutters are increased in capacity to reflect current rainfall and storm events. - New rainwater goods. These will involve a combination of lead chutes/overflows (through parapets), cast iron hoppers and downpipes - Conservation of the remaining floors and reinstatement of floors where missing - Recording and retention of remaining plasterwork and joinery elements, and consequently holding/conservation works where required - New below ground drainage connections (as indicated on drainage plan) - Holding/conservation works to the existing window frames and temporary glazing to windows, with some localised reinstatement - No foul drainage is proposed as part of these works)
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0/53376 Awaiting decision
Gwrych Castle Llanddulas Road Abergele LL22 8ET
The work included in this application follows on from a previously approved application for works to the Laundry/Wash House and Bothy (ref 0/50849 and 0/50850). The additional works that this application seeks approval for are: - Further repair works and alterations to the Bakehouse and Laundry at Gwrych Castle following on from the application referred to above. - Conversion of the existing Bakehouse into a toilet area with new accessible WC extension in adjacent recess (with associated new drainage routes and above-ground cess tank). - Existing Laundry converted to cafe and first floor Bothy space to be used as staff office. - Installation of 2 no. new pumps on new concrete plinth (Listed Building Consent)
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0/50687 Granted
Gwrych Castle Llanddulas Road Abergele LL22 8ET
Variation of condition no 3 of Listed Building Consent 0/49446 (Retention of the temporary roofs which have been installed to the Entrance Hall and Service Wing (use as temporary shop). Temporary retention of stage-set items (for 12 months) as part of visitor interpretation. Installation of new iron handrail to gardens (essential for site safety), conservation of dining room window including temporary glazing, provision of new distribution boards/electrical supplies from existing cabinet (Listed Building Consent) to allow for extension of the set piece retention for a further 12 months
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0/48443 Granted
Gwrych Castle Llanddulas Road Abergele LL22 8ET
Retention of the temporary roofs which have been installed to the Dining Room and Coach House and Blacksmith's Shop, the reinstatement of a roof to the Dairy, provision of new security fencing (to replace earlier versions) and various other minor associated works. Provision of a new electrical supply cabinet.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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31 Mar 2026
Received by Conwy
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30 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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7 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 25 June 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Conwy took a median of 73 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
40 documents on file for this application
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Gwrych Castle Llanddulas Road Abergele LL22 8ET
Approval of condition nos 3 (Materials to be used in the finish of the external finishes) & 5(Biodiversity Enhancements) of planning approval 0/52183 (The reinstatement of floors and roofs in the East Wing and West Wing, which is referred to as Application 02. The works comprise: - Conservation-led repair works and removal of high-level vegetation - Localised re-pointing in lime mortar, based on recent trials and evidence - New roof structure, combining a mix of traditional and contemporary structural elements, including integration of insulation - Reinstatement of roof finishes. Gutters are increased in capacity to reflect current rainfall and storm events. - New rainwater goods. These will involve a combination of lead chutes/overflows (through parapets), cast iron hoppers and downpipes - Conservation of the remaining floors and reinstatement of floors where missing - Recording and retention of remaining plasterwork and joinery elements, and consequently holding/conservation works where required - New below ground drainage connections (as indicated on drainage plan) - Holding/conservation works to the existing window frames and temporary glazing to windows, with some localised reinstatement - No foul drainage is proposed as part of these works)
Granted Conditions Roofing Windows or glazing 13 docs -
Gwrych Castle Llanddulas Road Abergele LL22 8ET
Approval of Condition no. 3 (Schedule of External Materials) of Planning Approval 0/52181 (The reinstatement of floors and roofs in the Castle Core, which is referred to as Application 01. The works comprise: - Conservation-led repair works and removal of high-level vegetation - Localised re-pointing in lime mortar, based on recent trials and evidence - New roof structure, combining a mix of traditional and contemporary structural elements, including integration of insulation - Reinstatement of roof finishes. Gutters are increased in capacity to reflect current rainfall and storm events. - New rainwater goods. These will involve a combination of lead chutes/overflows (through parapets), cast iron hoppers and downpipes - Conservation of the remaining floors and reinstatement of floors where missing - Recording and retention of remaining plasterwork and joinery elements, and consequently holding/conservation works where required - New below ground drainage connections (as indicated on drainage plan) - Holding/conservation works to the existing window frames and temporary glazing to windows, with some localised reinstatement - No foul drainage is proposed as part of these works)
Granted Conditions Roofing Windows or glazing 10 docs -
Gwrych Castle Llanddulas Road Abergele LL22 8ET
94% historically approved · decision due ~25 Jun
The work included in this application follows on from a previously approved application for works to the Laundry/Wash House and Bothy (ref 0/50849 and 0/50850). The additional works that this application seeks approval for are: - Further repair works and alterations to the Bakehouse and Laundry at Gwrych Castle following on from the application referred to above. - Conversion of the existing Bakehouse into a toilet area with new accessible WC extension in adjacent recess (with associated new drainage routes and above-ground cess tank). - Existing Laundry converted to cafe and first floor Bothy space to be used as staff office. - Installation of 2 no. new pumps on new concrete plinth (Listed Building Consent)
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Gwrych Castle Llanddulas Road Abergele LL22 8ET
Approval of condition no 3 (Written Method Statement) of Listed Building Consent 0/52182 (The reinstatement of floors and roofs in the Castle Core, which is referred to as Application 01. The works comprise: - Conservation-led repair works and removal of high-level vegetation - Localised re-pointing in lime mortar, based on recent trials and evidence - New roof structure, combining a mix of traditional and contemporary structural elements, including integration of insulation - Reinstatement of the keep wall and towers, and the southern wall of the kitchen courtyard, where previously collapsed. - Reinstatement of roof finishes. Gutters are increased in capacity to reflect current rainfall and storm events. - New rainwater goods. These will involve a combination of lead chutes/overflows (through parapets), cast iron hoppers and downpipes - Conservation of the remaining floors and reinstatement of floors where missing - Recording and retention of remaining plasterwork and joinery elements, and consequently holding/conservation works where required - New below ground drainage connections (as indicated on drainage plan) - Holding/conservation works to the existing window frames and temporary glazing to windows, with some localised reinstatement - No foul drainage is proposed as part of these works" .(Listed Building Consent))
Granted Conditions Roofing Windows or glazing 10 docs -
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Granted Conditions Roofing Windows or glazing 10 docs
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