Campaigners have fought to save Odstone on Marine Drive from development, but Cadw rule it has no special architectural interest
Very sad news this, This would have made a lovely Public House, or Cafe, however it just goes to show the continued decline of the area,Anything that can be is knocked down for flats.The shock is that the Developers are local from Chatsworth Close,Rhos on Sea, you would think they would care more about the area not less! However Chatsworth Close was once the site of the Wonderful Penrhos Girls College which was demolished a few years ago, despite a huge public outcry and the estate and flats were built there, It really shows that no much history now remains in the area and there are four new Flat developments on the way!
Developers have taken the first step in a fresh bid to demolish a landmark house after Cadw deemed it as having no special architectural interest.
Campaigners had fought to get Odstone, on Marine Drive in Rhos-on-Sea listed with 2,000 people signing a petition earlier this year to try and save it from demolition.
Madoc Developments Limited withdrew an application to build 12 apartments in its place back in April to allow time for the building to be assessed.
But Cadw has now ruled the three storey building, which was built by Manchester architect Henry Goldsmith in 1912 and has been derelict for 10 years, has no special architectural interest.
Cadw stated: “The internal planning, and lack of much fine original detailing typical of a good house of this period, is a disappointment. It lacks some of the key features of what could reasonably be expected of a particularly good Arts & Crafts house.”
Madoc Developments have now launched a pre-application consultation on its plans to build 12 two, three and four-bed apartments set in landscaped gardens with open terraces and views of the sea and golf course.
Barry Richards of BR Architecture, on behalf of Madoc Developments, said: “We completely understand why people were willing to sign a petition to save Odstone House as it looks attractive from the roadside. But when you get close to it you can see its former owners abandoned it a decade ago, and they had not maintained the building.
“Many of its original features have been lost.
“Madoc Developments allowed Cadw full access to assess its quality and plans were put on hold during this period.”
The developer purchased the property, which had been unsuccessfully market for nine years, in January of this year.
Mr Richards added: “As it stood empty for such a prolonged period, it now has problems with structural stability and vandalism and immediate neighbours want to see the site re-developed.
“To view the proposals, refer to the site notice for details of how to view the plans.
“Following the pre-application consultation, comments will be considered and the final plans submitted to Conwy County Council for a decision.”
Resident Sarah Brown, who lives in Penrhyn Bay close to the property said she was “very disappointed that Cadw don’t think the house is of interest, as it’s an iconic landmark”.
“People are going to be very disappointed by the news.
“And the apartment shown on the plans are not in keeping with the houses nearby.”
The closing date for the planning consultation is December 26.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/rhos-sea-landmark-house-set-12248734#rlabs=3%20rt$sitewide%20p$2
Thanks to C.R. for the information on the above.
Thanks to C.R. for the information on the above.
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