AGENDA ITEM NO.
REPORT TO:
Planning Committee
REPORT NO.
HCWD/40/13
DATE:
2 December 2013
REPORTING OFFICER:
Head of Community Wellbeing and
Development
CONTACT OFFICER:
Anna Irwin (Ext 8760)
SUBJECT:
Buildings at Risk
WARD:
All
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PURPOSE OF THE REPORT
To inform Members of progress made during year two of the Buildings at Risk
Strategy.
INFORMATION
1
The Buildings at Risk Strategy 2012-16 was adopted by the Executive Board in
December 2011 with the key aim of safeguarding the historic assets of the
County Borough from neglect and decay ensuring that they are fully cared for
today and by future generations.
2
The success of the strategy will be assessed on an annual basis in a report to
the Planning Committee measured against the actions as set out in the yearly
action plan and quantitatively against defined monitoring indicators.
3
After year two, the number of buildings at risk has been reduced whilst the
number of vulnerable buildings has slightly increased. Significant progress has
been made in meeting the year two actions which is reported within Appendix
2.
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An action plan for year 3 has been developed and is contained within Appendix
4 of this report.
Background
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The Buildings at Risk Strategy 2012-2016 was adopted by the Executive Board
in December 2011. Over the five year period the strategy seeks to meet the
three strategic objectives of:
(i) Reducing the number of buildings at risk;
(ii) Managing Council assets to an appropriate standard; and
(iii) Ensuring the value of the historic environment is appreciated and
understood.
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This report seeks to evaluate the progress made to date in meeting these
objectives. Monitoring indicators, including baseline information, are included
as Appendix 1. A full update on progress made against all year two actions is
included as Appendix 2 and summarised below as follows:
Objective One: Reduce the Number of Buildings at Risk
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At the end of year one, 82 listed buildings were considered to be at risk from
neglect and decay with a further 128 buildings considered to be in a vulnerable
condition (these buildings could become ‘at risk’ if their condition is allowed to
deteriorate). After year two, the following four buildings have been removed
from the register as a result of repair and /or conversion to an alternative use:
•
Combined pig sty and hen house at New Sontley Farm,
Marchwiel.
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Bryn Seion Chapel, Clayton Road, Broughton.
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Dog kennel and mounting block at Halton Farm, Chirk.
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Gateway and attached walls to Pen-y-Llan Hall, Ruabon.
One structure, the milestone at Dolywern, Glyntraian has been added to
the register as a result of damage caused by a vehicle strike. As such
the overall number of buildings at risk has been reduced to 79 after year
two. A copy of the updated register is included as Appendix 3.
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The number of vulnerable buildings has increased slightly from 128 in 2012 to
134. This has largely been as a result of increasingly poor levels of
maintenance in relation to residential properties. Buildings that are no longer
considered to be in a vulnerable condition include the wall adjacent the driveway
to the stables at Chirk Castle, Pont Cysylltau and the war memorial, Penycae.
Further progress has also been made through the completion of year two
actions as set out in Appendix 2 and summarised below as follows:
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An internal working group has been established in relation to the
Wynnstay estate and desk and field based survey work undertaken to
evaluate the significance of the site. Discussions have also been held
with the principal landowner and initial survey work and vegetation
clearance undertaken in order to establish the condition of the Wynnstay
column.
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The ownership of all buildings on the register with the exception of two
properties, has been established and contact made with the owners
where possible.
Listed Building Consent was granted for works to the Dymock Arms,
Penley and the Cefn Bychan Chapel, Newbridge. Works have
commenced in respect of the latter and it is hoped that works will soon
begin for the repair and reconstruction of the Dymock Arms. Further
applications for planning permission and listed building consent have
been submitted for works to the shippon at Brunett Farm, Bronington and
Blackhurst Farm, Maelor South. Proposals include the repair and re-use
of the building in each case.
The Open Church Network are being supported in their efforts to develop
potential project and funding options in order to find a solution to the
deteriorating condition of grave stones and monuments included on the
register.
A structural and condition report on all assets within the Former Brymbo
Ironworks site was commissioned and undertaken during the summer
2013. The results of this report will inform decision making on the
prioritisation of emergency and urgent works and future proposals for the
long-tern use of the site.
The Church of St Johns, Rhosllanerchrugog and Capel Salem,
Coedpoeth have both been sold, during the past year, to new owners.
However until comprehensive works of repair are undertaken the
buildings remain at risk.
A visual inspection and photographic record of all at risk and vulnerable
structures was completed in September 2013.
Objective 2: Manage Council Owned Historic Assets to an Appropriate Standard
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A visual assessment was completed during the summer of 2013 and the
physical condition of the Council-owned ‘at risk’ and vulnerable structures
assessed for signs of deterioration or improvement. Significant changes in
condition have been identified as follows:
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The stonework to the parapet of Pont Cysylltau has been repaired and
highway improvement works undertaken to reduce the possibility of future
vehicle strikes. As such the structure is no longer categorised as being in
a vulnerable condition.
•
Works of repair have been undertaken at Pont-y-Felin, Tregeiriog.
•
Repairs to the fettling shop roof at Bersham Ironworks have been
completed. These works entailed structural repairs to the front wall, repair
and replacement of roof timbers where required, the strengthening of a
roof truss and reinstatement of rainwater goods.
•
Excavation and consolidation works have been completed at Holt Castle.
•
A structural appraisal of the listed buildings within the Wrexham Cemetery
was undertaken in March 2013. Minor works of maintenance and works
necessary on health and safety grounds have been undertaken but further
urgent works are necessary particularly in relation to the chapel roofs to
prevent a continued deterioration in condition.
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Pentrebychan Hall dovecote, situated within the grounds of Wrexham
Crematorium, is displaying evidence of structural cracking. It is unclear if
this is longstanding or progressive and as such further investigation is
recommended.
A general deterioration in the condition of road bridges was noted, in
particular as a result of increased vegetation growth.
Vegetation clearance works have been undertaken at Whitehurst, Chirk
and a drainage survey undertaken. Further investigation into the
structural condition of certain areas of the wall structures is now required.
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As a result of the above mentioned changes in condition, the number of
Council-owned listed buildings at risk after year two remains as 8 whilst the
number of ‘vulnerable’ buildings has been reduced to 30.
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Further progress has been made through the implementation of the agreed
Year Two Action Plan. The agreed actions and a progress update are
contained within Appendix 1 of this report and key achievements summarised
as follows:
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A visual inspection and photographic record of all at risk and vulnerable
council owned buildings was completed in July 2013.
•
The Heritage Assets Inventory Group has met regularly to develop a
heritage assets inventory. Cost estimates have been produced following
the visual inspection and assessment against works of repair identified for
all Council owned buildings at risk. Priorities for action have also been set
out.
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The Welsh Georgian Trust (WGT) has undertaken a condition survey and
an options appraisal for the future re-use of Plas Kynaston, Cefn Mawr.
This work is currently being progressed in discussion with the Council.
•
Further funding has been secured from Cadw to carry out landscaping,
access and interpretation works at Holt Castle.
•
A stage 1 bid was submitted to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) in August
2013 for the restoration of the buildings and landscape at Wrexham
Cemetery and for interpretation and improvements to the visitor
experience.
Objective 3: Ensure the Value of the Historic Environment is Appreciated and
Understood
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Key achievements in meeting this objective after year two are summarised as
follows:
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The buildings at risk web page is currently being constructed as part of the
development of the built conservation website.
Maintenance literature has been distributed through conservation events
and directly to property owners.
Traditional Building Skills training courses have been held on the subjects
of traditional joinery and damp in historic buildings.
The historic building owners database was developed during September
and October 2013 and owners invited to be included on the system.
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The first conservation newsletter was issued through the historic buildings
owners database in November 2013.
Conclusion
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After year two the number of buildings at risk has been reduced and further
progress has been made through greater engagement with listed building
owners and in developing schemes of repair and alteration for properties in
private ownership as well as Council owned sites. A lack of maintenance in the
condition of certain buildings in residential use has become increasingly evident
following survey work and inspections and therefore the use of statutory powers
may be required in preventing further buildings becoming at greater risk. Urgent
works and small-scale repairs to Council owned assets, in particular redundant
highway structures, are essential to ensure the strategy has credibility.
Maintenance and Traditional Building Skills events have proved successful and
will be continued and developed throughout the coming year.
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Based upon these findings, a year three action plan has been developed and is
included as Appendix 4.
Consultation
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Not applicable
RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Committee notes the content of this report.
BACKGROUND PAPERS
Buildings at Risk Strategy 2012-2016.
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Appendix 1
MONITORING AND REVIEW
The Buildings at Risk Strategy 2012- 2016 will be assessed on an annual basis, its success or otherwise measured against the
actions achieved as set out in the yearly action plan and quantitatively against the indicators set out in Table 6 below. An annual
progress report will be presented to the Planning Committee which will set out the following year’s actions.
Table 6: Indicators
Indicator
Baseline
(August 2011)
82
October
2012
82
October
2013
79
Total No. Vulnerable Buildings
141
128
134
No. Buildings at Risk in Private
Ownership
No. Vulnerable Buildings in
Private Ownership
No. Local Authority Buildings at
Risk
No. Local Authority Vulnerable
Buildings
No. Buildings at Grave Risk
(Cat. 1)
No Buildings at Extreme Risk
(Cat.2)
75
74
71
106
95
104
7
8
8
35
33
30
14
13
12
2
2
2
Total No. Buildings at Risk
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October
2014
October
2015
October
2016
APPENDIX 2
YEAR TWO ACTION PLAN & UPDATE
OBJECTIVE 1: Reduce the Number of Buildings at Risk
Property
Actions
Estate Buildings and Garden Structures
Wynnstay, Ruabon
• Support Welsh Historic Gardens Trust
(WHGT) in their bid for funding to the
Heritage Lottery Fund ensuring
involvement from other relevant parties.
Responsible
Department
Update
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
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Evaluate site for potential Conservation
Area designation
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Initiate discussions with the principal
landowner
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Ongoing. The WHGT intend to
continue exploring options for
the estate and potential projects
for the forthcoming national
Capability Brown tercentenary
celebrations.
An internal Wynnstay project
Group has been established
and desk and field based
survey work undertaken. The
findings are currently being
evaluated.
Discussions have been held
with the principal landowner, in
particular over the condition of
the column. Laser scanning
and vegetation clearance has
been undertaken in advance of
a condition survey being
undertaken.
Plas Power,
Coedpoeth
•
Oversee additional urgent works to the
Dairy and monitor the effectiveness of all
temporary protective measures
Cefn Park, Abenbury
•
Continue to explore funding options and
alternative uses with the property owner
Pickhill Old Hall,
Sesswick
•
Marchwiel Hall,
Marchwiel
•
Continue discussions with the owner to find
a sustainable future for the estate.
•
Continue to monitor temporary works
Domestic Buildings
Jones Cottages,
Minera
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•
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
Community
Continue negotiations with the owner to
prevent further deterioration in the condition Wellbeing and
Development
of the structure
•
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
•
Community
Wellbeing and
Explore potential for Assistance through the Development
Empty Property scheme.
•
Oversee urgent works to front boundary
wall as required.
•
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A site meeting was held with
the land agent to discuss
additional works to the listed
structures, in particular the
dairy and game larder. An
assessment has been made on
the condition of the roof
structures and remedial works
planned.
Ongoing.
A structural survey may soon
be commissioned by WCBC
and options for action prepared
for consideration by the
Planning Committee.
Ongoing.
The condition continues to be
monitored on a regular basis.
Inclusion in this scheme
remains a viable option subject
to willingness of the owner.
The condition of the wall is
being monitored.
•
Agree a programme for recording with the
RCAHMW
•
Continue to monitor ongoing repairs
Hafod House
Farmhouse,
Esclusham
•
Establish contact with owner
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
Wern Cottages,
Minera
•
Continue investigations into the ownership
of the property
Explore potential for Assistance through the
Empty Property scheme.
Continue to support the efforts of the owner
to secure Listed Building Consent for the
repair and renovation of the property.
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
Establish contact with owner
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
Plas Newydd,
Ruabon
•
Lower Stansty
Farmhouse,
Gwersylt
•
Trevor Tower
Cottage, Llangollen
Rural
•
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Community
Wellbeing and
Development
• RCAHMW have confirmed that
there is no capacity for recording
work at this time however the
building may be a candidate for
dendrochronology investigations.
• The condition of building
continues to be monitored on a
regular basis.
• The ownership of the building
has been established and
contact made with the owner in
August 2013 to discuss their
intentions for the preservation
of the building.
• Attempts to contact the owner
have been made but have
proved unsuccessful to date.
Ongoing. Regular meetings
have been held with the owner
to prepare an application for
works of essential repairs and
refurbishment.
The ownership of the property
has been established and
contact made with the tenant of
the site.
Trevor Tower,
Llangollen Rural
•
Establish contact with owner
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
Lower Honkley
Farm, Rossett
•
Monitor implementation of Listed Building
Consent through regular site inspections
•
Pandy Holding,
Hanmer
•
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Ongoing.
Bridge Cottages,
Worthenbury
•
Continue discussions to secure repairs to
the building fabric and bring the building
back into habitable use.
Monitor implementation of Listed Building
Consent through regular site inspections
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
The ownership of the property
has been established and
contact made with the tenant of
the site.
Ongoing.
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Ongoing.
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
Ongoing. An approach has
been made to the HLF and a
first stage bid is being
prepared.
The ownership of the property
has been established and
contact made with the owner in
July 2013. Some minor works
of vegetation clearance are
planned.
Ongoing. An approach has
been made to the HLF and a
first stage bid is being
prepared.
Cemetery and Graveyard Structures, Monuments and Memorials
All Saints Parish
• Continue to support the Open Church
Churchyard,
Network in their exploration of potential
Gresford
project and funding options.
Stone Seat to Huw
Morris, Ceiriog Ucha
•
Establish contact with owner.
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
Church of St Chad
Churchyard, Hanmer
•
Continue to support the Open Church
Network in their exploration of potential
project and funding options.
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
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Parish Church of St
Chad Churchyard,
Holt
•
Continue to support the Open Church
Network in their exploration of potential
project and funding options.
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
St Giles Parish
Churchyard, Offa
•
Continue to support the Open Church
Network in their exploration of potential
project and funding options.
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
Continue to support the efforts of the owner
to secure Listed Building Consent for the
repair and renovation of the property.
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
Commercial Properties
Dymock Arms,
•
Maelor South
•
Continue to monitor the condition of the
property through regular site inspections.
Agricultural and Ancillary Buildings
Combined Pig Sties
• Continue discussions with the National
and Hen House,
Trust to secure repair of the building fabric.
New Sontley Farm,
Marchwiel
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Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
Ongoing. An approach has
been made to the HLF and a
first stage bid is being
prepared.
Ongoing. An approach has
been made to the HLF and a
first stage bid is being
prepared. However, it is
unlikely that the Church of St
Giles will participate in the
project.
Listed Building Consent was
granted in May 2013. A
contractor has been appointed
and awaiting pre-contract
meeting.
The condition continues to be
monitored on a regular basis
however temporary coverings
are beginning to fail and will
require replacement if the
contract is further delayed.
This building is no longer at risk
following repairs undertaken
during spring/summer 2013 to
restore the building back to its
former use.
Shippon at Brunett
Farm, Bronington
•
Continue discussions with the property
owner to secure essential repairs to the
building fabric and explore options for reuse.
•
Dog Kennel and
Mounting Block,
Halton Farm, Chirk
•
Continue to monitor condition on a
quarterly basis.
Establish contact with owner
Field Barn, Er Wallo
•
Multi-Purpose Farm
Building at TynLlwyn Farm,
Glyntraian
Multi- Purpose Farm
Building at
Blackhurst Farm,
Maelor South
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
•
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
Establish contact with owner
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
•
Establish contact with owner
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
•
Continue discussions with the property
owner to secure essential repairs to the
building fabric and explore options for reuse.
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
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Applications for planning
permission and listed building
consent have been submitted
for repair and conversion.
Planning Permission was
granted in October 2013. A
decision on the LBC is pending.
The condition of the building is
monitored on a regular basis.
This building is no longer
considered to be at risk
following minor repairs
undertaken by the owner.
The ownership of the building
has been established but
attempts to make contact with
the owner have proved
unsuccessful to date.
The ownership of the building
has been determined and a
meeting held with the owner to
discuss their intentions for its
proper preservation.
Applications for planning
permission and listed building
consent have been submitted
for the conversion and repair of
outbuildings within the site. A
further schedule of repairs is
Barn and Shippon at
Gelli Farm
•
Establish contact with owner through BAR
Questionnaire
Cow Shed and
Adjoining Cart Shed
S of Fodwen
•
Initiate discussions with land agent to
secure necessary repairs and discuss
options to address maintenance backlog
within the estate generally.
Farm Ranges at
Wern Tower
•
Atcherley Lime
Kilns, Minera
•
Vertical Winding
Engine Engine
House, Ruabon
•
being prepared to secure the
condition of the farm building
roof.
Contact has been made with
the building owner.
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
Establish contact with owner through BAR
Questionnaire
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
Advise owner on responsibilities and
implications of both listed building status
and SSSI designation in relation to works of
repair
Condition to be monitored annually
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
The owner has been contacted
and advised accordingly.
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
The condition of the building
continues to be monitored.
•
The land agent has been made
aware by letter of issues
relating to repair and
maintenance requirements and
invited to enter into further
discussions regarding these
matters.
The ownership of the building
has been established and
contact made with the tenant of
the property. Maintenance
information has been
distributed.
Industrial Buildings
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Walker Fanhouse,
Ruabon
•
Condition to be monitored annually
Fenn’s Moss Peat
Processing Plant,
Bronington
Agents House,
Brymbo Ironworks,
Brymbo
•
Condition to be monitored annually
•
Based upon the updated Structural
Engineers report, request
recommendations and cost estimates for
roof repairs.
Assist landowner in exploring funding
options for urgent works
Prevent further deterioration in condition
through statutory powers if required.
•
•
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
Community
Wellbeing and
Development/
Assets and
Economic
Development
•
The condition of the building
continues to be monitored.
•
The condition of the building
continues to be monitored.
•
A structural and condition report
on all the assets within the site
was commissioned and
undertaken during summer
2013. The results of this report
will inform decision making on
the prioritisation of
emergency/urgent works and
future proposals for the longterm use of the site.
The condition of the buildings
on the site continues to be
monitored.
The actions of the Brymbo
Heritage Group Ltd continue to
be supported.
Investigations have been held
into the ownership of the
property and it is understood
that this may be due to change
in the near future.
An application will shortly be resubmitted for the site. In
•
Condition to be monitored on a quarterly
basis.
•
•
Continue to support the actions of the
Brymbo Heritage Group Ltd.
•
Former Powder
Works, Ceiriog Ucha
•
Establish contact with owner and Glyn
Valley Tramway Group.
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
Former Mine’s
Rescue Centre, Offa
•
Continue to support the efforts of the owner
to secure Listed Building Consent for the
Community
Wellbeing and
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repair and renovation of the property.
•
Lime Kiln, The
Wern, Minera
•
Churches and Chapels
Cefn Bychan,
•
Newbridge Baptist
Chapel, Cefn
Church of St John,
Rhosllanerchrugog
Continue to monitor the condition of the
property through regular site inspections.
Establish contact with owner through Land
Registry/BAR Questionnaire
Continue to support the efforts of the owner
to secure Listed Building Consent for the
repair and renovation of the property.
•
Continue to monitor the condition of the
property through regular site inspections.
•
Include building on SAVE Britain’s Heritage
Buildings at Risk Register
•
An inspection of the interior is necessary to
establish any deterioration in the condition
of the roof structure and assess the
potential implications upon the interior.
Urgent works to be requested as required
following further investigation.
Continue to provide advice to prospective
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Development
•
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
•
•
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
•
•
addition the North Wales
Miners Association Trust have
submitted a Stage 1 bid to the
HLF for the reinstatement of the
drill hall and its conversion to a
studio and exhibition space.
The condition of the building
continues to be monitored.
Efforts are being made through
Land Registry to determine the
ownership of the building.
Listed Building Consent was
granted in December 2012 and
has been partially
implemented.
The condition of the building
continues to be monitored on a
regular basis.
The building has been included
on the SAVE Britain’s Heritage
Buildings at Risk Register.
The interior of the building was
inspected in March and April
2013 and a dry rot outbreak
identified. Works are required
urgently to secure the condition
of the building.
The building was sold in April
purchasers as required
Capel Salem, High
Street, Coedpoeth
•
Include building on SAVE Britain’s Heritage
Buildings at Risk Register
•
Request additional temporary measures to
ensure the building is maintained in a
sound, secure and weather-tight condition
Provide advice to prospective purchasers
as required
Monitor implementation of Listed Building
Consent through regular site inspections
•
Bryn Seion Chapel,
Clayton Road,
Broughton
•
Bridges, Weirs and Milestones
Town Reservoir,
• Establish contact with owner.
Chirk
Bridge over Former
Railway, Highfield
Road, Gwesyllt
•
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
• This building is no longer at risk
having been converted to
residential use. The units are
now being offered for sale.
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
• Contact has been made with
the owner and a site visit
scheduled to inspect the
condition of the structure once
vegetation has sufficiently died
back.
• The owner has been made
aware by letter of their
responsibilities and invited to
enter into further discussions
regarding these matters.
Initiate discussions with the land owner with Community
the view to securing repairs to the parapet. Wellbeing and
Development
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and again in May/June and
again in October. Efforts are
being made to establish
contact with the new owner.
The building was included on
the SAVE Britain’s Heritage
Buildings at Risk Register and
was sold at auction in March
2013.
A series of urgent works were
undertaken during summer
2013.
General
Inspection and photographic survey of ‘at risk’ and vulnerable buildings to Community
be undertaken as part of monitoring and annual review.
Wellbeing and
Development
OBJECTIVE 2: Manage Local Authority Historic Assets to an Appropriate Standard
Actions
Responsible
Department
Develop Council- wide property database
Assets and
Economic
Development
Establish cyclical programme of inspection and maintenance
Assets and
Economic
Development
Continue cross-departmental working group meetings to be held on a
Assets and
quarterly basis
Economic
Development/
Community
Wellbeing and
Development/
Environment
Property
Actions
Bersham Ironworks,
Esclusham
Year 2 actions accord with those as set out in the
County Borough Heritage Strategy 2011-2015 as
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Responsible
Department
Assets and
Economic
A photographic survey was
undertaken during summer/autumn
2013.
Work is ongoing to develop the
property database.
A visual inspection of at risk and
vulnerable structures was
undertaken in June 2013.
Meetings of the Heritage Assets
Inventory Group were held on the
following dates:
8th April 2013
5th June 2013
22nd July 2013
follows:
• The condition of the Fettling Shop roof is to
be assessed and appropriate action taken
to mitigate against further deterioration.
• Initiate rolling programme of consolidation
and interpretation of archaeological areas
Wrexham Cemetery,
Offa
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•
•
Conservation Management Plan to be
prepared for the site.
Alternative uses for the Cemetery Chapels
and Lodge to be explored and potential
funding sources to be identified.
Submit funding application to Cadw/HLF as
appropriate
Assets and
Economic
Development/
Community
Wellbeing and
Development/
Environment
•
•
Planning brief to be prepared for the site.
Community
Wellbeing and
Development/
Assets and
Economic
Development
•
•
Continue to support the actions of the
Welsh Georgian Trust (WGT) in exploring
options for future re-use
•
•
Plas Kynaston, Cefn
Development
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•
•
Work has been completed for
the repair of the fettling shop
roof.
Work has been delayed due to
the need to rebuild a collapsed
wall within the site.
A structural appraisal of the
listed buildings within the site
was undertaken in March 2013
and minor maintenance works
undertaken.
A stage one bid was submitted
to the HLF in August 2013 for
the restoration of the buildings
and landscape, interpretation
and improvements to the visitor
experience.
A planning brief was not
prepared on the basis that an
options appraisal was being
undertaken by the Trust and
also due to limited capacity in
the Development Control
section.
A condition report and options
appraisal has been undertaken
by the WGT who continue to
explore options for re-use.
Holt Castle, Holt
Year 2 actions accord with those as set out in the
County Borough Heritage Strategy 2011-2015 as
follows:
• Consolidation work due to commence
2013/2014.
Assets and
Economic
Development
•
Former Empire
Cinema, Rhosddu
•
•
Structural survey to be undertaken.
Continue to explore options for the disposal
of the building.
Assets and
Economic
Development
•
Whitehurst, Chirk
•
Conservation Management Plan to be
prepared to inform planning brief for the
site.
•
•
Drainage survey and vegetation clearance
to be undertaken to enable further
investigation into the condition of the walls
and to establish extent of remedial works.
Community
Wellbeing and
Development/
Housing and
Public
Protection
Former Bersham
Colliery, Esclusham
Year 2 actions accord with those as set out in the
County Borough Heritage Strategy 2011-2015 as
follows:
• Monitor temporary works to ensure that the
Winding Engine House building is secure
and weather-tight.
•
Further action to develop Museum is
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Assets and
Economic
Development/
Community
Wellbeing and
Development
•
•
•
Excavation and consolidation
work commenced in March
2013 has been completed.
A potential buyer is currently
assessing the viability of
acquiring and renovating the
building.
Limited staff capacity has
prevented further development
of a conservation management
plan or planning brief for this
site.
A drainage survey and
vegetation clearance has been
undertaken. Further
investigation to be undertaken
into the condition of the walls.
A visual assessment was
undertaken in June 2013. The
building is being maintained in
a secure and weather-tight
condition.
Section 106 monies are to be
subject to the release of funding under the
Section 106 Agreement.
Milepost Opposite
Drive to Queens
Bridge
•
Secure repairs and reinstatement
•
Sign Post at SW
End
•
Secure repairs and reinstatement
•
Former Plas Power
Colliery, Broughton
•
Condition to be monitored.
Assets and
Economic
Development
•
Pentre Bychan
Crematorium,
Esclusham
•
Condition to be monitored.
Assets and
Economic
Development
•
Bridges
•
Condition to be monitored.
Environment
•
20
released following
commencement of
development. Awaiting
discharge of precommencement conditions.
A visual assessment was
undertaken in June 2013 and
cost estimates obtained for
repair and reinstatement.
A visual assessment was
undertaken in June 2013 and
cost estimates obtained for
repair and reinstatement.
A visual assessment was
undertaken in June 2013 and
cost estimates obtained for
repair.
A visual assessment was
undertaken in June 2013 and
cost estimates obtained for
further investigation into
structural cracking and repair.
A visual assessment and
photographic record was made
during summer 2013. A slight
deterioration in condition was
noted to a number of structures.
However repairs and
improvement works have been
Milestones and
Signposts
•
Assets and
Economic
Development
Condition to be monitored.
21
•
undertaken to Pont Cysylltau
and Pont-y-Felin.
A visual assessment was
undertaken in June 2013 and
cost estimates received for
repair.
OBJECTIVE 3: Ensure the Value of the Historic Environment is Appreciated and Understood
Actions
Responsible
Department
Develop Buildings at Risk website
Community
Construction of the webpage is
Wellbeing and underway as part of the development
Development
of the Built Conservation website.
Disseminate maintenance literature at conservation events and through
Community
Maintenance literature has been
Estate Agents, Wrexham Town Centre Forum, Wrexham Chamber of
Wellbeing and distributed through conservation
Tourism and Trade and other relevant bodies.
Development
events and directly to property owners.
Promote maintenance through involvement in national events including
Community
National maintenance week was
SPAB National Maintenance Week and Open Doors
Wellbeing and promoted through the historic building
Development
owners newsletter.
Facilitate Traditional Building Skills Training Courses (3 no. sessions to
Assets and
The following Traditional Building
be held during 2013).
Economic
Skills Training Courses have been
Development/ held:
Community
• Traditional Joinery (January
Wellbeing and
2013)
Development
• Damp in Historic Buildings (July
2013)
• Brickwork and Terracotta (due
to be held in December 2013 )
Establish historic building owner’s database (to include owners of listed
Community
The database was developed in
buildings and buildings in Conservation Areas.
Wellbeing and September 2013 and owners invited to
Development
be included on the system.
Publish and disseminate conservation newsletter through owners
Community
The first conservation newsletter was
database
Wellbeing and issued through the historic buildings
Development
owners database in November 2013.
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Appendix 3
BUILDINGS AT RISK (CATEGORIES 1-3)
Year Three – Updated October 2013
Community
Grade
Date
Included on
register
RISK SCORE 1: GRAVE RISK
17272 Pavillion inc Skittle Alley at Cefn Park
1738
Dairy at Plas Power Bersham
1720
No.s 9-10 Bunkers Hill
17667 No1 of 6 Graves in graveyard to W of All Saints Church
1693
Dymock Arms
19717 Atcherley Lime Kilns, Minera
19721 Jones Cottages New Brighton
15731 Vertical Winding Engine House at Wynnstay Colliery
15730 Walker Fanhouse at the Former Wynnstay Colliery
15747 Ice House, Wynnstay
15748 Sluice Outlet, Wynnstay
1637
Dovecote at Pickhill Old Hall
Abenbury
Coedpoeth
Esclusham
Gresford
Maelor South
Minera
Minera
Ruabon
Ruabon
Ruabon
Ruabon
Sesswick
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II*
II
II
II
II
2002
2002
2002
2002
2010
2002
2002
2002
2002
2008
2008
2002
RISK SCORE 2: EXTREME RISK
1626
Plas Newydd, Pont Adam Crescent
85456 Fenn’s Moss Peat Processing Works
Ruabon
Bronington
II*
II*
2002
2006
RISK SCORE 3: AT RISK
85483
Shippon at Brunett Farm
85447
Barn and Shippon at Gelli Farm
1731
Former Agents House at Site of Brymbo Ironworks
13484
Bottle Chimney, Mount Zion
1576
Plas Kynaston, Cefn Mawr
16871
Baptist Chapel, Newbridge
1312
Stone Seat of Huw Morys at Erw Gerrig Farmhouse
81157
Cow Shed with Adjoining Cart Shed S. of Fodwen
81166
Building at Former Powder Works, Hendre Quarry
20232
Arbour within Brynkinnallt Park, Brynkinnallt
20254
Town Reservoir, Llwyn-y-cil
16449
Capel Salem, High Street
1737
Game Larder at Plas Power, Bersham
16453
Bath House in Plas Power Park, Bersham
1739
Ice House at Plas Power, Bersham
16566
Sign Post at SW End
1589
Hafod House Farmhouse
16552
East Weir in River Clywedog
80893
Milestone at Dolywern
80887
Farm Ranges at Wern Tower
80888
Field Barn to North of Er Wallo
80895
Multi-Purpose Farm Building at Ty’n-llwyn Farm
17666
1 of 5 Graves in the graveyard to NW of All Saints Church
17704
5 of 6 Graves in the graveyard to W of All Saints Church
17702
3 of 6 Graves in the graveyard to W of All Saints Church
17701
2 of 6 Graves in the graveyard to W of All Saints Church
17699
4 of 5 Graves in the graveyard to NW of All Saints Church
17696
3 of 3 Graves in the graveyard to SE of All Saints Church
17695
2 of 3 Graves in the graveyard to SE of All Saints Church
17681
Allington Farm Gatehouse, Allington
17671
2 of a pair Graves in the graveyard to E of All Saints
Bronington
Bronington
Brymbo
Brymbo
Cefn
Cefn
Ceiriog Ucha
Ceiriog Ucha
Ceiriog Ucha
Chirk
Chirk
Coedpoeth
Coedpoeth
Coedpoeth
Coedpoeth
Esclusham
Esclusham
Esclusham
Glytriaian
Glyntraian
Glyntraian
Glyntraian
Gresford
Gresford
Gresford
Gresford
Gresford
Gresford
Gresford
Gresford
Gresford
II
II
II*
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
2006
2006
2008
2002
2002
2002
2002
2006
2006
2002
2002
2012
2002
2002
2002
2012
2002
2002
2013
2006
2006
2006
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
Record
No.
Description
23
17670
17668
15830
16535
16537
86930
86946
86948
86951
1595
16960
19963
19968
19964
81293
86966
17842
17843
19727
19726
1773
1807
14488
87623
1849
17089
17462
15743
15749
15744
15746
15745
19783
1701
1 of a pair Graves in the graveyard to E of All Saints
Grave of Ann Williams in the graveyard to S of All Saints
Former Llay Hall Colliery Chimney and Flue
Bridge over Former Railway, Highfield Road
Lower Stansty Farmhouse, Stansty Chain Road
Boundary Wall and Gateway to NE side of Bettisfield Park
Nickson Family Tombs including Railings, Hanmer
Pandy Holding
Tomb of Henry Parry in Hanmer Churchyard
Holt Castle
Sundial in Church Yard at Parish Church of St Chad
Trevor Tower, Garth
Bryn Seion Presbyterian Chapel
Trevor Tower Cottage, Garth
Milestone W of Ddol Hir
Multi-Purpose Farm building at Blackhurst Farm
Walled Garden and Bothy at Marchwiel Hall
Pigsties at Marchwiel Hall
Wern Cottages, The Wern
Lime Kiln, The Wern
2 Chest Tombs adjacent to W boundary of Church Yard,
Cemetary Chapels, Ruabon Road
Milepost opposite Drive to Queens Bridge, Ellesmere
Former Mines Rescue Centre
The Seven Stars Public House
Church of St John Evangelist
Lower Honkley Farmhouse
Tunnel to E of Kitchen Garden at Wynnstay Hall
Cascade, Wynnstay
Ha Ha Walls to E of Kitchen Garden at Wynnstay Hall
Wynnstay Column, Wynnstay
Boat House
Bridge to W of Stable Courtyard at Emral Hall
Bridge Cottages, Hurdle View
24
Gresford
Gresford
Gwersyllt
Gwersyllt
Gwersyllt
Hanmer
Hanmer
Hanmer
Hanmer
Holt
Holt
Llangollen
Llangollen
Llangollen
Llantsantffria
Maelor South
Marchwiel
Marchwiel
Minera
Minera
Offa
Offa
Overton
Offa
Rhosddu
Rhosllanerchr
Rossett
Ruabon
Ruabon
Ruabon
Ruabon
Ruabon
Worthenbury
Worthenbury
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II*
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II*
II
II
II
2002
2002
2002
2002
2008
2006
2008
2008
2008
2002
2002
2002
2002
2008
2006
2006
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2009
2002
2010
2002
2009
2002
2002
2008
2002
2002
2002
2002
2009
VULNERABLE BUILDINGS (CATEGORY 4)
Year Three – Updated October 2013
Entry
No.
17274
17275
1674
85458
85459
85461
85469
85471
85473
85490
85494
85501
85506
85507
85497
85448
1570
15824
6633
1757
1758
16475
16873
651
614
602
81151
81153
81159
20235
1286
20224
20225
20226
20231
20262
20265
20273
601
20247
20208
20210
20204
20209
20205
Building Name
Grade
Date
Included
on
register
Abenbury
Abenbury
Bronington
Bronington
Bronington
Bronington
II
II
II
II
II
II
2002
2002
2002
2006
2006
2006
Bronington
Bronington
Bronington
Bronington
Bronington
Bronington
Bronington
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
Bronington
II
2006
Bronington
Bronington
Broughton
Broughton
Broughton
Caia Park
Caia Park
Caia Park
Cefn
Ceiriog Ucha
Ceiriog Ucha
Ceiriog Ucha
Ceiriog Ucha
Ceiriog Ucha
Ceiriog Ucha
Chirk
Chirk
Chirk
Chirk
Chirk
Chirk
Chirk
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
I
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
2006
2006
2013
2002
2009
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2006
2006
2006
2013
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
Chirk
Chirk
Chirk
Chirk
Chirk
II
II
II
II
II
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
Chirk
Chirk
Chirk
Chirk
II*
II
II*
II
2002
2002
2002
2008
Community
Gates and Gate Piers at Cefn Park Lodge
Ice House NW of Llwyn Onn Hall Hotel
Carriage Shelter (SW of Whitewell Church)
Former Stable and Coach House at Green Dragon Farm
Garden Walls and Bothy at the Gelli
Gate Piers and Attached Walls to Back Drive to Iscoyd
Park
Kennels at Iscoyd Park
Kitchen Garden Walls at Iscoyd Park
Lower Wych Bridge
Signpost at Road Junction in Higher Wych
Stable and Cart House at Tybroughton Hall
Ty Bach at Higher Lanes Bank Farm
Walls, Gate Piers and Gate between Forecourt and
Service Yard, Iscoyd Park
Walls, Gate Piers and Gates to Forecourt and Formal
Garden at Iscoyd Park
Stable at Gelli Farm
Barn at Fenns Old Hall
Milward House
Former Plas Power Colliery Heapstead, Colliery Road
Church of St Peters, Brynteg
Kingsmill Bridge over River Clywedog, Kingsmill Road
Willow Bridge, with adjacent Railings and Culvert Arch
Kingsmill Bridge Over River Gwenfro, Kingsmill Road
Entrance Gates and Railings at Newbridge Lodge
Pont-y-Felin
Pont-y-Meibion
Dolwen
Old Mill Welsh Shop
Llan-gau
Pentre Bach
Dog Kennel and Mounting Block at Halton Farm
Whitehurst Garden Wall, Gatepiers and Gates
Upper Terrace Wall at Whitehurst Gardens
Second Terrace Wall at Whitehurst Gardens
Lowest Terrace Wall at Whitehurst Gardens
Screen Wall to the Service Yard at Brynkinallt Hall
Farm Building at Fron-uchaf Farm, with Front Garden
Wall
The Kennels
Deer Park Wall
Pont-y-blew
Ha-Ha at the E end of the E Garden, Chirk Castle
Trevor Mausoleum in Churchyard of the Church of St
Mary
Railway Viaduct over River Ceiriog
Sundial in Churchyard of the Church of St Mary
Chirk Tunnel N Portals, and Chirk Basin
Ward Monument in Churchyard of the Church of St Mary
25
20230
20234
16841
87549
19971
Lady’s Bridge , Brynkinnallt Park, Brynkinnallt
Two adjoining ranges of farm buildings with a horse gin,
Halton Farm
Dovecote – Chirk Castle
Wall to Plas Power Park SW of Rhosberse Lodge,
Bersham
Stable Block at Plas Power, Bersham
Entrance Gates to Park Road
Gate Piers at Hafod-y-Bwych Hall
Hafod-y-bwch Bridge
Western Weir on the River Clywedog
Caeau Weir
Caeau Bridge
Pentrebychan Hall Dovecote
Bersham Colliery Winding Engine House, Rhostyllen
Octagonal Building at Bersham Ironworks Site
Bridge Gates and Railings at Bersham Lodge
Castle Mill Bridge
Cow-House with Attached Cart Shed and Stables at
Llangwryd Uchaf
Former Waiting Room, Glyn Valley Tramway, Dolywern
Pontfadog Bridge
Talygarth Isaf Farm
No.4 0f 6 Graves in the Graveyard to W of All Saints
Church
No.3 of 5 Graves in the Graveyard to NW of All Saints
Church
No 6 of 6 Graves in the Graveyard to W of All Saints
Church
Graveyard Wall and Gatepiers to All Saints Church
No.1 of 3 Graves in the Graveyard to SE of All Saints
Church
2 of 5 Graves in the graveyard to NW of All Saints
Church
5 of 5 Graves in the graveyard to NW of All Saints
Church
Former Llay Hall Colliery Workshops
Former Llay Hall Colliery Engine House
Eglwys Cross Cottage
Croxton Farm
Revetment and Balustrade to Forecourt and Formal
Garden of Bettisfield Park
Holt Bridge
Former Baptist Chapel - Forecourt Walls, Gates and
Railings
Strawberry Pickers Barracks at Bellis’ Farm
Cross Street Tunnel
Kilns at Wood Bank, Trevor
19962
Lime Kilns
81288
Former House S of the Woolpack
81290
Grave Monument to Rev Robert Ellis
86958
86962
86968
Bettisfield Bridge
Cornhill Bridge
Ryd-y-Cyffin Farmhouse
20269
16456
16452
16451
16572
16564
16558
16555
16554
1715
15825
1586
16557
80885
80886
80889
80897
80899
17703
17698
17705
17672
17669
17697
17700
15829
15827
1699
86935
86949
1742
16959
26
Chirk
Chirk
II
II
2002
2002
Chirk
Coedpoeth
II*
II
2002
2002
Coepoeth
Coedpoeth
Esclusham
Esclusham
Esclusham
Esclusham
Esclusham
Esclusham
Esclusham
Esclusham
Esclusham
Glyntraian
Glyntraian
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II*
II
II
II
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2006
2006
Glyntraian
Glyntraian
Glyntraian
Gresford
II
II
II
II
2006
2006
2006
2002
Gresford
II
2002
Gresford
II
2002
Gresford
Gresford
II
II
2002
2002
Gresford
II
2002
Gresford
II
2002
Gwersyllt
Gwersyllt
Hanmer
Hanmer
Hanmer
II
II
II
II
II
2002
2002
2013
2013
2006
Holt
Holt
I
II
2002
2002
Holt
Llangollen R
Llangollen
Rural
Llangollen
Rural
Llansantffraid
GC
Llansantffraid
GC
Maelor South
Maelor South
Maelor South
II
II
II
2013
2013
2002
II
2008
II
2006
II
2006
II
II
II
2006
2006
2006
86972
17851
17880
17877
17841
17858
Stryt Lydan
Cupola to SE of the House, Erddig
Former House at the Groves, Sontley
Former Stables at New Sontley Farm, Sontley, Erddig
Stables at Marchwiel Hall
Garden Walls to N side of Formal Garden incl. Gate
Piers, Gates and Alcove, Erddig
Bridge over the Black Brook, Erddig
Maelor South
Marchwiel
Marchwiel
Marchwiel
Marchwiel
Marchwiel
II
II
II
II
II
II
2011
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
Marchwiel
II
2002
17849
Churchyard Walls, Gatepiers, Railings and gates to S of
Church SS Marcella and Deiniol
Marchwiel
II
2008
17860
Garden Walls to S side of Formal Garden including
Gatepiers, Gates and Alcove at Erddig
Marchwiel
II
2008
19725
1778
1809
1772
St Andrews Church
The Cambrian Vaults Public House
Gate Piers to Cemetary, Ruabon Road (NW Side)
No.s 1 & 2 Chest Tombs, W of Church of St Giles,
Church St (S Side)
Gate Piers & Boundary Walls to No.1 Salisbury Road
(NE Side)
Gate Piers and Boundary Wall to No.3, Salisbury Road
(NE Side)
Gate Piers and Boundary Wall to No.5, Salisbury Road
(NE Side)
Sundial to West of Church of St Giles, Church St (S
Side)
Railing to Cemetary, Ruabon Road (NW Side)
Railings to Froecourt, Gwaylod House
Kew Cottage, Salop Road, Overton
Bartons Bridge, Knolton
Telephone Call-Box, High Street (W Side)
Jubilee Pump, Station Road (N Side)
Outbuildings Attached at Rear of Fairfield, Salop Road
(E Side)
Railings and Gates to No 16, 17 and 18 Salop Road (W
Side)
Poulton Bridge, Cloy Lane, Cloy
Knolton Mission Church, Knolton Bryn
Mile Post Adjacent to Trotting Mare Public House
Ellesmere Road
Central Arcade, Hope Street (N Side)
Pergola and Gazebo at Darland Hall
Cooks Bridge
Bryn House, Pen-y-Lan
Lower Moreton Farm
Gate Piers and Gates Beside Front Lodge, Pen-y-Lan
Plunge Pool, Wynnstay
House attached to School Room, Wynnstay
Gates and Gate Piers at Bakers Lodge, Wynnstay
Ruabon Gates, Park Street
Ruabon Railway Station
Mary’s Salon, Church Street
Pickhill Farmhouse
Parkey Farmhouse
Pickhill Bridge
Pum-Rhyd
Minera
Offa
Offa
Offa
II
II
II
II
2009
2013
2002
2002
Offa
II
2002
Offa
II
2002
Offa
II
2002
Offa
II
2002
Offa
Overton
Overton
Overton
Overton
Overton
Overton
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
2002
2013
2013
2002
2002
2002
2002
Overton
II
2002
Overton
Overton
Overton
II
II
II
2002
2002
2002
Rhosddu
Rossett
Rossett
Ruabon
Ruabon
Ruabon
Ruabon
Ruabon
Ruabon
Ruabon
Ruabon
Ruabon
Sesswick
Sesswick
Sesswick
Sesswick
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
II
2002
2002
2002
2013
2013
2002
2002
2008
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2013
17870
1811
16489
16490
1771
16486
14484
14448
1741
1728
14442
14451
14457
14472
14478
14489
1843
17463
17456
1633
15722
15726
15750
15757
15754
1550
1719
15693
1638
18062
18059
18058
27
1702
19779
Buck Farm
Worthenbury Bridge
Worthenbury
Worthenbury
28
II
II
2013
2002
APPENDIX 4
YEAR THREE ACTION PLAN
OBJECTIVE 1: Reduce the Number of Buildings at Risk
Property
Actions
Responsible
Department
Estate Buildings and Garden Structures
Wynnstay, Ruabon
• Support the Welsh Historic Gardens Trust in exploring potential
project and funding options for the site.
• Evaluate the significance of the site for potential designation as a
Conservation Area.
• In discussion with the principal landowner, establish the condition
of the Wynnstay column and identify any measures immediately
necessary for its proper preservation.
• Initiate discussions with the owner of the boat house in relation to
its ongoing deterioration.
Plas Power, Coedpoeth
• Oversee additional urgent works to the estate buildings and
monitor the effectiveness of all temporary protective measures.
Cefn Park, Abenbury
• Continue to explore funding options and alternative uses with the
property owner.
Pickhill Old Hall, Sesswick
• Explore options for undertaking statutory proceedings in relation
to the grave condition of the dovecote.
Marchwiel Hall, Marchwiel
• Continue discussions with the owner to find a sustainable future
for the estate.
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Community Wellbeing
and Development
Community Wellbeing
and Development
Community Wellbeing
and Development
Community Wellbeing
and Development
Community Wellbeing
and Development
Bettisfield Park, Hanmer
•
Emral Hall, Worthenbury
•
Domestic Buildings
Jones Cottages, Minera
•
Initiate discussions with the property owner in relation to the
condition of the boundary wall and gateway.
Initiate discussions with the property owner in relation to the
condition of the bridge.
Community Wellbeing
and Development
Community Wellbeing
and Development
Community Wellbeing
and Development
•
Continue to monitor temporary works and the condition of the
front boundary wall.
Explore potential for assistance through the Empty Property
scheme.
Explore the potential for dendrochronology sampling with the
RCAHMW and possible recording work by the Clwyd Powys
Archaeological Trust (CPAT).
Continue to monitor condition and ongoing repairs.
Continue discussions with the owner to determine their intentions
for the proper preservation of the building.
Establish contact with the owner.
Explore potential for assistance through the Empty Property
scheme.
Continue to support the efforts of the owner to secure listed
building consent for the repair and renovation of the property.
Establish contact with the landowner/agent.
•
Plas Newydd, Ruabon
Hafod House Farmhouse,
Esclusham
Wern Cottages, Minera
•
•
•
•
•
Lower Stansty Farmhouse,
Gwersylt
Trevor Tower Cottage,
Llangollen Rural
Trevor Tower, Llangollen Rural
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Establish contact with the landowner/agent.
Lower Honkley Farm, Rossett
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Pandy Holding, Hanmer
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Monitor implementation of Listed Building Consent through
regular site inspections
Continue discussions to secure repairs to the building fabric and
bring the building back into habitable use.
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Bridge Cottages, Worthenbury
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Monitor implementation of Listed Building Consent through
regular site inspections.
Cemetery and Graveyard Structures, Monuments and Memorials
All Saints Parish Churchyard,
• Continue to support the Open Church Network in their exploration
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of potential project and funding options.
Stone Seat to Huw Morris,
• Continue to monitor the condition of the building on an annual
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Church of St Chad
• Continue to support the Open Church Network in their exploration
Churchyard, Hanmer
of potential project and funding options.
Parish Church of St Chad
• Continue to support the Open Church Network in their exploration
Churchyard, Holt
of potential project and funding options.
St Giles Parish Churchyard,
• Continue to monitor the condition of the structures on an annual
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Commercial Properties
Dymock Arms, Maelor South
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Continue to monitor temporary protection measures and request
additional works as required.
Monitor implementation of Listed Building Consent through
regular site inspections.
Agricultural and Ancillary Buildings
Shippon at Brunett Farm,
• Monitor implementation of Listed Building Consent through
Bronington
regular site inspections.
• Request urgent works to secure the condition of the building as
required.
Field Barn, Er Wallo
• Establish contact with the building owner.
Multi-Purpose Farm Building at
Tyn-Llwyn Farm, Glyntraian
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Continue to monitor the condition of the building on an annual
basis.
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Multi- Purpose Farm Building
at Blackhurst Farm, Maelor
South
Barn and Shippon at Gelli
Farm
Cow Shed and Adjoining Cart
Shed S of Fodwen
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repairs to the building fabric and explore options for re-use.
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Farm Ranges at Wern Tower
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Establish contact with the landowner/agent.
Allington Farm, Gatehouse
Industrial Buildings
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Initiate discussions with the property owner.
Atcherley Lime Kilns, Minera
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Vertical Winding Engine
Engine House, Ruabon
Walker Fanhouse, Ruabon
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Fenn’s Moss Peat Processing
Plant, Bronington
Agents House, Brymbo
Ironworks, Brymbo
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Continue to monitor the condition of the building on an annual
basis.
Continue to monitor the condition of the building on an annual
basis.
Continue to monitor the condition of the building on an annual
basis.
Continue to monitor the condition of the building on an annual
basis.
Based upon the findings of the structural and condition report
(2013), explore funding options for the implementation of
emergency and urgent works.
Continue to support the actions of the Brymbo Heritage Group
Ltd.
Establish contact with owner.
Continue to monitor the condition of the building on an annual
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Former Powder Works, Ceiriog
Ucha
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Former Mine’s Rescue Centre,
Offa
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Lime Kiln, The Wern, Minera
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Llay Hall Colliery Chimney and
Flue
Churches and Chapels
Cefn Bychan, Newbridge
Baptist Chapel, Cefn
Church of St John,
Rhosllanerchrugog
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Capel Salem, High Street,
Coedpoeth
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Bridges, Weirs and Milestones
Town Reservoir, Chirk
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Continue to support the efforts of the owner to secure Listed
Building Consent for the repair and renovation of the property.
Continue to monitor the condition of the property through regular
site inspections.
Determine ownership and initiate discussions with the building
owner.
Continue to monitor the condition of the building on an annual
basis.
Continue to monitor the condition of the building on an annual
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Monitor implementation of Listed Building Consent through
regular site inspections.
Initiate discussions with the new owner to determine their
intentions for the proper preservation of the building.
Explore options for undertaking statutory proceedings in relation
to the deteriorating condition of the built fabric as required.
Initiate discussions with the new owner to determine their
intentions for the proper preservation of the building.
Continue to monitor the building on a regular basis and request
urgent works to ensure the building is sound, secure and
weather-tight as necessary.
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Establish the condition of the structure through scheduled site
inspection and agree repair and maintenance requirements with
the landowner as required.
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Bridge over Former Railway,
Highfield Road, Gwesyllt
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Initiate discussions with the land owner with the view to securing
repairs to the parapet.
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Explore options for urgent works and repair with the property
owner in conjunction with Natural Resources Wales.
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Inspection and photographic survey of ‘at risk’ and vulnerable buildings to be undertaken as part of
monitoring and annual review.
OBJECTIVE 2: Manage Local Authority Historic Assets to an Appropriate Standard
Actions
Develop Council- wide property database
Establish cyclical programme of inspection and maintenance
Continue cross-departmental working group meetings to be held on a quarterly basis
Property
Bersham Ironworks,
Esclusham
Wrexham Cemetery, Offa
Actions
Year 3 actions accord with those as set out in the County Borough
Heritage Strategy 2011-2015 as follows:
• Initiate rolling programme of consolidation and interpretation of
archaeological areas.
• Complete repairs to the Fettling Shop including re-pointing
works, refurbishment of windows and reinstatement of the
floor.
• Initiate urgent works to secure the condition of the cemetery
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Plas Kynaston, Cefn
Holt Castle, Holt
Former Empire Cinema,
Rhosddu
Whitehurst, Chirk
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Milepost Opposite Drive to
Queens Bridge
Sign Post at SW End
Former Plas Power Colliery,
Broughton
Pentre Bychan Crematorium,
Continue to support the actions of the Welsh Georgian Trust in
exploring options for future re-use.
Year 3 actions accord with those as set out in the County Borough
Heritage Strategy 2011-2015 as follows:
• Complete landscaping, access and interpretation works.
• Continue to explore options for the disposal of the building.
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Former Bersham Colliery,
Esclusham
chapels.
Further actions are subject to the outcome of the Stage 1
Heritage Lottery Fund bid (expected January 2013).
Investigate the condition of the walls to establish the nature
and extent of remedial works required.
Support the WHGT in exploring potential project and funding
options for the site.
Year 3 actions accord with those as set out in the County Borough
Heritage Strategy 2011-2015 as follows:
• Monitor temporary works to ensure that the winding engine
house is secure and weather-tight.
• Further action to develop Museum is subject to the release of
funding under the Section 106 Agreement.
• Secure repairs and reinstatement.
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Secure repairs and reinstatement.
Condition to be monitored.
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Further investigation of the condition is required through a
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Esclusham
Bridges
Milestones and Signposts
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Condition to be monitored.
Implement programme of repair and maintenance as required.
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OBJECTIVE 3: Ensure the Value of the Historic Environment is Appreciated and Understood
Actions
Develop the Buildings at Risk webpage
Disseminate maintenance literature through the historic buildings owners’ database, at conservation
events, through Estate Agents and other relevant bodies.
Initiate discussions with owners of vulnerable buildings, in particular those in residential use, in relation to
specific maintenance issues.
Promote maintenance through involvement in national events including Society for the Protection of
Ancient Buildings (SPAB) National Maintenance Week and Open Doors.
Facilitate Traditional Building Skills Training Courses (3 no. sessions to be held during 2014).
Maintain and develop the historic building owner’s database (to include owners of listed buildings and
buildings in Conservation Areas.
Publish and disseminate conservation newsletter through owners database (at least twice per year).
Listed Building Condition Survey to be undertaken (as commissioned by Cadw) and Condition Database
to be updated accordingly.
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