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Offline SteveH

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Re: Local Eyesores
« Reply #1470 on: August 20, 2021, 03:27:35 pm »
HAVE plans for this site in Penmorfa been kicked into the long grass?

That is the question being asked after a full planning application - due to be submitted this Summer 2021 - failed to materialise.

Earlier this year, Anwyl Homes appointed a development team and a consultation process was planned for the Spring.

The developer has since said that they had been hit by building costs as well as other issues, but they remain "committed" to ensuring the West Shore site is developed.

Phil Dolan, managing director for Anwyl Homes Cheshire and North Wales, said: “Due to the ongoing impact of Covid on build costs and our supply chain, there is a need to keep all sites under review to ensure they are viable to develop at the right time. This is particularly important for apartment developments which require substantial financial resource and many specialist contractors and suppliers due to their bespoke nature.

"Options for this site remain under regular review and we remain committed to the long-term future of the Penmorfa site.”

https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19526508.delay-alice-wonderland-hotel-development-llandudno-described-backwards-step/

Offline Hugo

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Re: Local Eyesores
« Reply #1471 on: August 20, 2021, 04:19:11 pm »
Phil Dolan, managing director for Anwyl Homes Cheshire and North Wales, said: “Due to the ongoing impact of Covid on build costs and our supply chain, there is a need to keep all sites under review to ensure they are viable to develop at the right time. This is particularly important for apartment developments which require substantial financial resource and many specialist contractors and suppliers due to their bespoke nature.

What a load of rubbish spouted by Phil Dolan     &shake&
They applied for planning permission in 2008 and the photo below shows the apartments that Anwyl wanted to build.    Why didn't they build those apartments then and not wait 13 years to have a rethink?


Offline Robbie G

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Re: Local Eyesores
« Reply #1472 on: August 20, 2021, 07:20:07 pm »
Hugo Profit and more profit and double or treble the number of apartments originally applied for , if CCBC had any serious concerns about the site they have plenty of measures they could take .

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Re: Local Eyesores
« Reply #1473 on: August 21, 2021, 10:03:39 am »
You are spot on about the profits Robbie,  It's just ££££££'s  when Anwyl think about the Penmorfa site,  but they did pay £2.4 million for it about 15 years ago.
I'm surprised that a model of the last proposed apartment block was not displayed in St John's Church as it would have complimented the other Lego items

Offline SteveH

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Re: Local Eyesores
« Reply #1474 on: October 11, 2021, 09:57:52 am »

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Offline Meleri

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Re: Local Eyesores
« Reply #1476 on: October 11, 2021, 04:47:49 pm »
Anwyl will be lucky to hit any sort of targets if the rumour regarding Factories & Industrial Plants making bricks & cement are slowing down & some shutting altogether, due to rocketing Gas & Electric prices. Plus the fact if they do remain open there will be massive price hikes, making properties a lot more expensive, so could be left with a lot of unsold houses on their hands.

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Re: Local Eyesores
« Reply #1477 on: October 11, 2021, 04:57:52 pm »
or accept a lower profit margin, Meleri?

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Re: Local Eyesores
« Reply #1478 on: October 11, 2021, 05:07:50 pm »
Don't be silly Bri  $donald$

Offline Hugo

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Re: Local Eyesores
« Reply #1479 on: December 06, 2021, 04:49:22 pm »
Developer to build over 100 homes at North Wales seaside town
Anwyl Homes has acquired land in Rhyl to extend the Parc Aberkinsey estate


Seems that Anwyl has forgotten about the Penmorfa Hotel site.    It's been about 15 years since the original planning application was granted, how much longer does the town have to wait until this busy firm submits another one for this tatty looking building site?

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/developer-build-over-100-homes-22379862

Offline Robbie G

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Re: Local Eyesores
« Reply #1480 on: December 06, 2021, 07:22:16 pm »
I thought there was a time limit on planning applications unless you had started some work on the site 

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Re: Local Eyesores
« Reply #1481 on: December 06, 2021, 07:39:51 pm »
Five years, normally, but if you've only put the footings in then it's unlimited, I think.
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Offline Hugo

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Re: Local Eyesores
« Reply #1482 on: December 06, 2021, 11:03:57 pm »
I thought there was a time limit on planning applications unless you had started some work on the site

As Ian has said the time limit is 5 years and this company in 2013 said that work had commenced on the site as "they had laid a pipe to it"
Under a FOI Act I received a letter from CCBC saying that the pipe hadn't reached the development site so it was deemed that work had not been started on the site.

They bought the site around 2006 for £2.4 million so it's a lot of cash to be sitting on even for Anwyl

Offline Dave

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Re: Local Eyesores
« Reply #1483 on: January 02, 2023, 04:31:47 pm »
I am not alone in being  disturbed by the amount of dog faeces that has been left on the streets and pavements including the promenade of late. Is this because people are walking their dogs after dark and think they can get away with it? Mind you, yesterday five horses/riders  were walking along the prom before heading up Marine drive and around the Orme and the mess they left behind was the equivalent of many dogs! Do they not have a responsibility to pick up after them too?
Meanwhile back in Craig-y-Don Park the remains of a burnt out litter bin started by the fireworks that also littered the place along with a pack of Aldi Cider and empty cans was another disheartening sight.The last few walks through that park  I have seen underaged drinking and cannabis smoking.It's not what you want to see in a park where people take their children to play but there is no law enforcement that seems to do anything about it.

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Re: Local Eyesores
« Reply #1484 on: March 04, 2023, 09:47:32 am »
Eyesores in the 'Queen of Welsh Resorts' and what's happening to them
The prime sites are currently empty but there are plans on the horizon


As for Anwyl Construction, in their last update the developer said while they remain committed to developing the site, that there was a need to keep it under review at this time to ensure any scheme is ?viable?.
Just when will Anwyl consider the site viable?   Perhaps it'll be viable when they are allowed to build 100's of apartments on the site.
It's a shame that a reputable builder hasn't bought the land off them

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/eyesores-queen-welsh-resorts-whats-26373865