21 December 2009
Guildhall development takes a step forward
Developer Macob (Tenby) Ltd has lodged a revised planning application for the redevelopment of Tenby’s former civic centre into luxury apartments.
The developer was originally granted planning permission for residential use in 2006. However the scheme was stalled in 2008 following submission of proposed revisions to the approved application.
Chris Waterworth, of CW Architects, the architects for One Tenby said: “The re-application seeks to improve on the original proposals. It is more traditional and reinforces the Georgian aesthetic of the old Guildhall and Glendower House and indeed Tenby as a whole which is dominated by buildings that are Victorian and Georgian in style. The proposed four-storey link block adjoining the two period buildings has been designed to be sympathetic in appearance and style.
“The new planning application is now lodged with Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority and a decision is expected next month.”
The £8 million scheme involves the extensive redevelopment of the Grade II listed sea-front buildings, the Guidhall and the neighbouring Glendower House into 28 luxury apartments and one townhouse all with undercroft parking.
Wayne Rees, Director of Macob (Tenby) said: “The site is currently vacant and was last used as the town Guildhall and Magistrates Court. It is in a state of disrepair as it has been for a number of years and would benefit from redevelopment. We are anxious to start work again on One Tenby and breathe new life back into this historic building and will be in a position to do this as soon as we have planning in place.”
Work on One Tenby was put on hold 12 months ago because of the recession but Macob (Tenby) is confident that the market is now showing green shoots of recovery.
Wayne continues: “There is cautious optimisim in the housing market for the coming year following the market witnessing a slight increase in housing prices in recent months. We are quietly confident that the interest will be there in the scheme given its location on the sea front overlooking the North Beach and harbour of one of Wales’ favourite holiday resorts coupled with the quality of the development.”
The scheme’s developer, Macob (Tenby), is a joint venture between Macob and Anglodefine Limited.
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