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Gwrych Castle Llanddulas Road Abergele LL22 8ET

Awaiting decision Conwy 0/53376 Listed Building Consent

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 (Listed Building Consent)

As published by the council, reference 0/53376

Application record

Reference
0/53376
Type
Listed Building Consent
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.

  • 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))

    Decided 21 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 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)

    Decided 21 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 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)

    Decided 1 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • 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)

    Decided 23 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • 0/53375 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.

    Submitted 31 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • 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

    Decided 30 May 2023 Full applications
  • 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.

    Decided 4 Feb 2022 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 31 Mar 2026

    Received by Conwy

  2. 30 Apr 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 7 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 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

38 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Conwy for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Conwy decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 107 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About heritage and listed building applications

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Gwrych Castle Llanddulas Road Abergele LL22 8ET

    0/53403 Submitted 6 May 2026 50 yards away

    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

    0/53389 Submitted 29 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    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

    0/53375 Submitted 31 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    84% 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.

    Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 40 docs
  • Gwrych Castle Llanddulas Road Abergele LL22 8ET

    0/53524 Submitted 3 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    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
  • Gwrych Castle Llanddulas Road Abergele LL22 8ET

    0/53525 Submitted 3 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    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)

    Granted Conditions Roofing Windows or glazing 10 docs

In Conwy

  • 0/53596 Refused

    Church House Ffordd Bwlch Y Ddwyfan Llanbedr Y Cennin Conwy LL32 8JB

    Single storey side extension. Erection of replacement balcony. Reposition of garden wall. Internal alterations. Window and door alterations and replacement (Listed Building Consent)

    Received 2 Jul, published by the council 25 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 0/53534 Granted

    5 Mostyn Street Llandudno LL30 2NS

    Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch (Listed Building Consent)

    Received 28 May, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 0/53467 Granted

    Flat 5 1 Vaughan Street Llandudno LL30 1AB

    Replacement of 4 no. existing UPVC windows with timber box section sliding sash windows (Listed Building Consent)

    Received 21 May, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 0/53509 Granted

    5 Ty Isa Road Llandudno LL30 2PL

    Proposed demolition of existing rear bathroom and utility structure, replacement of existing kitchen extension wall and pitched roof (Listed Building Consent)

    Received 24 Jun, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 0/53520 Granted

    Felin Isaf Garth Road Glan Conwy LL28 5TE

    Amendments to fenestration and altered pitch roof of previously approved scheme 0/51504 (Listed Building Consent)

    Received 2 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings