6.9 It is important to note, that these improvements are in the context of its role and in Appendix 3. One of the main factors behind the listing is its special architectural function in the wider North Wales and the North West of England. Whereby over the interest as an important example of a post war civic arts and theatre complex, as the last five years there has been significant investment in improved access to cultural key example of this building type in Wales and one of the leading examples in the and theatre. This includes major improvements to Storyhouse in Chester, the UK. Everyman in Liverpool and the Royal Shakespeare Company in Prescot, together with the planned improvements in Manchester through HOME and the planned 6.14 A Heritage Impact Assessment [HIA] and a Heritage Impact Statement [HIS], ‘Factory’ creative hub. Therefore, the physical improvements to the Theatre are aimed prepared by Haworth Tompkins accompany this application submission. to enhance and strengthens its ability to grow and prosper and remain relevant for 6.15 The HIS sets out the proposals for the Theatre and is clear that the works proposed existing and future generations. will have a limited impact on its significance. It concludes that the proposals will;
6.10 As stated, the Theatre is central to the local community, serving the region with a contribute to the success of the Theatre as a historical asset, which is of great word class theatre of arts. Chapter 9 of the FUDP relates to community and leisure influence on the performing arts in North Wales. facilities tourism. Whilst there is no single policy that relates to the upgrading and 6.16 Of the major architectural interventions, the proposed new foyer and south facade will extension of community facilities, the Chapter is generally supportive of the retention contribute towards the spirit of the original building by remaining distinct to the back and enhancement of such facilities. The policies contained within this Chapter of house. The two areas will be successfully combined through respect of massing, principally seek to restrict the loss of these facilities for other uses. In this context, scale and the use of materials. Specific fabric significance will be retained with the the proposals seek to retain, refurbish and upgrade the existing D2 facility for the ambition to help tell the story of an ambitious original design team and bold thinking benefit of the community and the wider region. The proposals therefore accord with of the County Council. the underlying theme of Chapter 9 which seeks to mitigate the loss of such community facilities. 6.17 The proposal has been through a considered set of iterations, design reviews and regular updates with core stakeholders; ensuring its appropriateness. The loss of any 6.11 Culture is central to Welsh planning policy, PPW sets out that that culture change historical fabric is only for the functional gain of the organisation and will secure its should be embraced by placemaking and ensuring that planning facilities are future by increasing its adaptability and resilience to further change. delivered in the right place [§2.13]. FUDP Policy STR9 is clear that development proposals should have regard to, and where appropriate reinforce the Welsh 6.18 The HIA has identified many elements of the building as being insignificant to the language and cultural identity of the community and area. The proposals seek to building's historical value. The loss of this fabric for the improvement of theatrical and upgrade and extend the existing theatre to ensure it is able to meet modern day public functions has been carefully assessed and concluded by the HIS as critical for requirements, and is accessible for all. The proposals will ensure the theatre’s securing the organisation's future. The proposals increase the building's adaptability longevity and enable it to be enjoyed by future generations. In this regard it is and resilience to further change. The proposals are therefore considered to accord considered that the proposals accord with the relevant provisions of PPW, FUDP with PPW [§4.4.41] and TAN5, together with FUDP Policy HE2 and draft Policy Policy STR9 and the draft LDP. STR13 of the LDP.
6.12 PPW goes on to state that development proposals should create the conditions to Conclusions on the Principle of Development bring people together, making them want to live, work and play in areas with a sense of place and well-being, creating prosperity for all [§2.3]. As stated, the proposals will 6.19 The Theatre is included within the settlement boundary of Mold. FUDP Policies STR1 ensure the longevity of the existing theatre building, and will strengthen its position (and Draft STR1 of the LDP) and GEN2 set out that development within the settlement as centre for inspiration and culture within North Wales. limits will generally be permitted. FUDP Policy CF2 states that the development of new community facilities will only be permitted on suitable sites within the settlement Heritage Impact boundaries. The proposed extension will remain within the curtilage of the wider theatre complex, which itself is included within the urban area of Mold. The principle 6.13 The Theatre is identified as one of Wales’ major cultural assets and was recently Listed by Cadw as a Grade II building in June 2019. A copy of the listing is included
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of development in this location therefore accords with the relevant policies from the 7 Additional Considerations FUDP and draft LDP. Design and Layout 6.20 The proposed extension will be delivered on undeveloped land within the curtilage of 7.1 A Revised Design and Access Statement prepared by Haworth Tompkins the existing building. The extension seeks to make efficient use of the land which accompanies this application submission. makes up the curtilage of the theatre complex. The efficient use of land and buildings is encouraged both within PPW and FUDP Policy STR10. Indeed, the upgrade, 7.2 FUDP Policy D1 states that all developments must incorporate a good standard of refurbishment and extension of the existing theatre complex will ensure its longevity design. Draft Policy PC3 of the LDP takes this further where all new development and enable it to be enjoyed by existing and future generations. Furthermore, the should be of a high quality, distinctive and inclusive design. It states that development proposals will strengthen its position as centre for inspiration and culture within North will only be permitted where it is of a scale and density that is appropriate, and laid Wales. out so that it responds well to its physical context. FUDP Policy D2 builds on this, stating that development will be permitted where the proposals demonstrate a good 6.21 Overall, it is considered that the proposed development accords with relevant standard of design, form, scale and use of materials, together with protecting the provisions of the Development Plan and PPW. In the context of Section 70(2) of the character and amenity of the surrounding environs. 1990 Act and Section 38(6) of the 2004 Act the proposed development should therefore be granted planning permission. 7.3 It is considered that the proposals are appropriate in the context of these two Policies. The proposals comprise a modest extension of 874sq.m to the existing theatre
building. This will extend to a maximum height of 10.5m which is significantly lower than the maximum height of the theatre building which is 25.9m. The extensions have
been design and laid out to integrate seamlessly into the wider built fabric of the Theatre complex. The proposed materials have been carefully selected and have been used elsewhere in the development of the theatre. This will ensure that the proposed extension will remain in keeping with the appearance of the wider building.
7.4 Overall it is considered that the proposals accord with the design related guidance set out in PPW and TAN12, together with FUDP Policies D1 and D2 and with Draft Policies PC3 of the LDP.
7.5 The proposals also seek to improve the existing facilities at the Theatre and ensure that it is accessible to all. FUDP Policy AC1 is clear that development proposals will be permitted only if appropriate facilities are provided to meet the special needs of people with disabilities. As set out in Section 4, the proposals will deliver:
Five new lifts are proposed to improve accessibility throughout the building Additional and improved wheelchair positions are proposed within the auditoriums: Accessible WCs throughout the building, with right and left hand options where there are two in the same place. A Changing Places room and a family room for quiet time or breast feeding will be located at ground floor close to the Health and Wellbeing rooms and children’s
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play area. Wider cubicles and cubicles with outward opening doors will be stage, to give meaningful advice as to the type, nature, and construction of any provided in all blocks of cubicles. foundations for the proposed development. Accessible WCs and showers will be provided for the AHT and EWT dressing Inadequately designed buried concrete may be at risk from potentially elevated rooms. Most dressing rooms will be wheelchair accessible, and an accessible sulphates and low pH in the soils and groundwater beneath the site. bed will be provided in the bunk room for actors to use. The site is not considered to be affected shallow coal mining. Therefore, risks In front of house areas bars and reception counters will have a low counter height from shallow coal mining are considered to be very low at this stage. for wheelchair users. There will be a buggy park and a wheelchair charging point. The site is not considered to be affected by brine extraction. Therefore, risks from brine extraction are considered to be very low at this stage. 7.6 In this regard, it is considered that the proposals fully accord with the provisions of Based on the indicative ground conditions encountered it is likely that sustainable FUDP Policy AC1. drainage would be suitable at the site, however the presence and thickness (if present) of Made Ground at the site may result in sustainable drainage not be Land Contamination practical or feasible.
7.7 A Phase 1 Preliminary Risk Assessment prepared by GeoCon Site Investigations has been prepared and accompanies this application submission. The report has been 7.10 The report recommends that a suitable combined Phase II Geo-Environmental and prepared to establish the potential presence of any contamination at the sites, and if Geo-Technical Site Investigation is carried out to establish the presence of any likely to be present, the actual presence, nature and extent of any contamination, and contamination, and to identify the ground conditions and provide details of their to identify the ground conditions and provide details of their engineering properties in engineering properties in order to facilitate foundation design for the proposed order to facilitate foundation design for the proposed development. development. This can be conditioned as part of any planning permission.
7.8 The report concludes the following in relation to geo-environmental: 7.11 The proposals are therefore considered to accord with FUDP Policy EWP14 and draft Policy EN16 of the LDP. A review of the preliminary information reveals that future end users of the site are potentially at low risk of being affected by contamination in soils and / or Ecology
groundwater beneath this site. 7.12 A BREEAM New Construction 2014 Bespoke Assessment, prepared by The Risks to neighbouring residents from the site are considered to be low at this Environmental Partnership [TEP] accompanies this application submission. The stage. report addresses the Land Use and Ecology category of the BREEAM New Risks to construction workers from the site are considered to be low at this stage. Construction Assessment. A summary of the report is provided below. The risks of hazardous ground gasses affecting the site are considered to be low at this stage. The buildings and trees did not support any potential bat roost features and were Radon protection measures are necessary in the construction of new dwellings assessed as having a negligible suitability to support roosting bats. Buildings and or extensions. mature trees within the wider area may contain features with the potential to The risks to surface waters are considered to be very low at this stage. support roosting bats but will not be impacted by this development. The risks to drinking water and groundwater are considered to be very low at this The amenity grassland, ornamental shrub and scattered trees provide potential stage. habitat on site for foraging bats. Open fields, hedgerows, tree rows and blocks Risks to plants and native grasses are considered to be low at this stage. of woodland within the wider area provide suitable bat foraging and commuting habitat. None of the features suitable to support bat foraging are to be impacted 7.9 In relation to geo-technical the report concluded: by this development. The buildings, ornamental shrub and scattered trees on site provide potential The nature and distribution of geotechnical properties of the near surface strata nesting bird habitat. The amenity grassland, ornamental shrub and scattered have not been fully identified within this study, therefore it is not possible at this trees provide potential habitat on site for foraging birds. The building only will be
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impacted by development and no changes are proposed to surrounding natural Additional Requirements habitat. There is no suitable habitat on site for badger Meles meles, otter Lutra lutra or The principal contractor must nominate a ‘Biodiversity Champion’ with the water vole Arvicola amphibius. There is no suitable breeding habitat for authority to influence site activities and ensure that detrimental impacts on site amphibians on site or within 250m of the site boundary. There is no suitable biodiversity are minimised. habitat for foraging, basking or hibernating reptiles on site. The amenity The principal contractor must train the site workforce on how to protect site grassland and ornamental shrub provide some limited potential foraging habitat ecology during the project. on site for Section 412 species hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus. The principal contractor records actions taken to protect biodiversity and monitor their effectiveness throughout key stages of the construction process. 7.13 The report recommends that the following requirements are met by the developer. Where flora and/or fauna habitats exist on site, the contractor programmes site works to minimise disturbance to wildlife. Mandatory Requirements A suitably qualified ecologist has been appointed prior to commencement of 7.15 In accordance with the recommendations identified, a BREEAM Ecological activities on site; Management Plan has been prepared by TEP and accompanies this full application Compliance with all relevant UK & EU legislation as identified by a suitably submission. The management plan provides a comprehensive framework to guide qualified ecologist; and, the first five years of landscape management within the scheme, post project A landscape and habitat management plan, appropriate to the site, is produced completion. The management plan has been developed in conjunction with the covering at least the first five years after project completion. This includes: findings of ecological surveys for the site. Management of any protected features on site; Management of any new, existing or enhanced habitats; and, 7.16 The proposals are therefore considered to accord with FUDP Policies WB5 and WB6. A reference to the current or future site level or local Biodiversity Action Drainage Plan. 7.17 The proposals will increase the impermeable areas at the Theatre complex. Betts Compliance Associate and Betts Hydo have provided some preliminary drainage advice which set Ensuring that work ceases immediately if any protected species are suspected out below. on site. 7.18 In relation to the proposed new entrance, there will be an increase roof space over Ensuring vegetation clearance/building works are conducted outside the nesting bird season (typically March to August inclusive) or ensuring a nesting bird check the new entrance foyer totalling 222sq.m. Of this area, the current already drained is first undertaken by a suitably qualified ecologist; impermeable surface area is 197sq.m. This represents an increase of 25sq.m to the impermeable area. Ensuring trees to be retained within and immediately adjacent to the site are appropriately protected in accordance with BS5837:2012 ‘Trees in relation to 7.19 Regarding the proposed workshop extension, there will be increase roof space over design, demolition and construction – Recommendations’. the new workshop totalling 341sq.m. Of this area, the current already drained
impermeable surface area is 308sq.m. This represents an increase of 33sq.m to the Management Plan impermeable area.
7.14 A management plan will be produced for the Theatr Clwyd, Mold site and will cover 7.20 The net increase of impermeable area at the theatre complex is 58sq.m. As the new the first five years after completion. The plan will outline management for protected roof area will extend out over existing hardstanding areas there will be a natural features and management of new, existing or enhanced habitats and should be improvement in water quality. handed over to building occupants.
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7.21 Due to the negligible increase it was agreed with Ruari Barry (Project Engineer Flood electricity rather than previously being operated on part fossil fuels. As such the and Coastal Risk Management) of FCC (LLFA SAB) submission and approval for proposed revised scheme has improved is passive nature and has removed it attenuation and rates will not be required. operational from fossil fuels and is therefore considering more energy efficient to the previously approved scheme. 7.22 The proposed new rainwater droppers will simply connect into the nearest available surface water manhole/run and allowed to discharge. Summary
7.27 The technical reports that accompany this application submission demonstrate that Energy there are no overriding constraints which would impact on the ability to achieve and 7.23 An Energy Statement (ES) has been prepared by Skelly * Cough to consider the deliver the proposals. The accompanying technical information demonstrate that the sustainability considerations undertaken to improve the energy and carbon proposals are in accordance with the relevant policies contained within the FUDP. performance of the building. Identified measures have included improving the
passive design of the building, building service design and incorporated renewables and future proofing the building to accommodate future renewables.
7.24 The Local Plan seeks to encourage the use of renewable technology through Policy EWP2 Renewable Energy in New Development and that requires that all new development to aim for a 10% carbon offset using renewables. Further Policy EWP4 deals with wind turbine development and encourages the use of wind turbines as long as they are not detrimental to the impact on local heritage, landscape and the environment.
7.25 The ES shows the models created on IES VE to test the Part L compliance of Theatr Clwyd and breaks down the improvements made to the existing building in terms of passive design improvements and changes to the building services equipment, including the ASHP providing part load of the heating at Stage 3. Further improvements are made at stage 4, such as all heating, DHW and most of the cooling provided by heat pumps as well as further passive design improvements to some roofs and external walls.
7.26 The ES demonstrates that the new proposed Theatr Clwyd delivers large improvements on the existing building and the previous Stage 3 scheme, previously granted planning permission in 2020. This is based on the modelling assumptions within the NCM modelling database as used by the SBEM modelling methodology. As an existing building, it has been difficult to control the form and massing to enhance some passive design features, such as daylighting. However, where possible the design team has used the existing fabric to our advantage by promoting natural ventilation, including external shading and improve the building fabric where feasible. In addition to this, the proposed design upgrades the entire building services, completely omitting gas boilers and vastly improving the comfort and the energy performance of the building. The current proposal has the building running only on
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8 Sustainable Development The proposals will safeguard the future operation of the Theatre and will ensure its longevity to be enjoyed by future generations; and, Introduction The proposals are sustainably located, in relation to its proximity to sustainable
8.1 It has been demonstrated in Section 6.0 that the proposed development is compliant transport links, and to the urban area of Mold. with the relevant Development Plan policies, and that are no material considerations which would outweigh the presumption in favour of granting permission in accordance Cultural Benefits
with the development plan. 8.5 The cultural benefits and impact of the proposals have been considered in detail and are set out below: 8.2 PPW is clear that the planning system provides for a presumption in favour of
sustainable development in accordance with the development plan unless material The investment in the Theatre will enhance and retain the current cultural identity considerations indicate otherwise to ensure that social, economic, cultural and of Wales and will ensure that theatre production and tours can be sustained as environmental issues are balanced and integrated. [§1.18]. The social, economic, the largest producing theatre in Wales; cultural and environmental benefits for the proposals are considered in turn below. The investment will ensure that the Welsh language and local Welsh productions are still provided which celebrate local identity, voice and inspire existing and Economic Benefits future creative talent to retain access to world class facilities. 8.3 The work proposed will positively benefit and support the local economy by leaving a sustainable legacy for the local community. These benefits will include: Environmental Benefits
8.6 The documents submitted with the planning application demonstrate that the Targeted apprenticeship placements; proposed development will not harm the natural, built or historic environment. The Targeted placements for those not in employment, education or training proposals will, where possible, assist in improving biodiversity as well as using natural [NEETS]; resources prudently and addressing climate change through the design of the Work experience opportunities for students from the local school, including those proposals. In particular: identified at being at risk of becoming NEET’s; Support and engagement with local business through business in the community Will have no adverse effect on the character and appearance and the setting of activities, including establishing local business forum following local Kier ‘Meet the listed building; the Buyer’ events; No designated nature conservation sites will be affected by the proposed Project specific KPIs for local employment and suppliers; development; Locally sourced work and labour supply; and, The revision to the energy performance of the building have been significantly Targeted local spending. improved and the theatre will not be operated directly by fossil fuels which will
make a significant contribution within the limits of its own building structure to Social Benefits towards climate change. 8.4 The social implications of the proposals have been considered in detail and the main The application scheme will provide energy efficient design principles to help benefits are: meet CO2 reductions; and The proposals are delivering BREEAM rating Very Good. The proposals will upgrade the existing services at the Theatre and will ensure that it is accessible to all; 8.7 For the reasons outlined it is considered that there are material considerations which The proposals will contribute towards the delivery of a high quality built support the grant of planning permission. The proposed development achieves a environment; balance of the dimensions of sustainable development as set out in PPW [§1.18].
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9 Conclusions Make efficient use of undeveloped land, to deliver an appropriate and necessary extensions to the existing theatre building, in accordance with FUDP Policy Development Plan STR10; 9.1 The proposed development is compliant with the relevant FUDP policies as set out Ensure the longevity of the theatre, enabling it to be enjoyed by future below: generations; and, Not have any adverse impact on any heritage, landscape or ecological assets. FUDP ‘saved’ Policy STR1 (New Development); FUDP ‘saved’ Policy STR9 (Welsh Language and Culture); 9.5 For the above reasons, LSH respectfully requests that planning permission is granted FUDP ‘saved’ Policy STR10 (Resources); and, for the extension, upgrade and refurbishment of Theatr Clwyd. FUDP ‘saved’ Policy STR11 (Sports, Leisure and Recreation). FUDP ‘saved’ Policy GEN1 (General Requirements for Development); FUDP ‘saved’ Policy GEN2 (Development Inside Settlement Boundaries); FUDP ‘saved’ Policy D1 (Design, Quality, Location and Layout); FUDP ‘saved’ Policy D2 (Design); FUDP ‘saved’ Policy WB5 (Undesignated Wildlife Habitats); FUDP ‘saved’ Policy WB6 (Enhancement of Nature Conservation Interests); FUDP ‘saved’ Policy HE2 (Development Affecting Listed Buildings and their Setting); FUDP ‘saved’ Policy AC1 (Facilities for the Disabled); FUDP ‘saved’ Policy CF2 (Development of New Facilities); and, FUDP ‘saved’ Policy EWP14 (Derelict and Contaminated Land).
9.2 The proposed development also accords with draft policies contained with the LDP and weight should be attached to the key and relevant draft policies.
9.3 In accordance with Section 70(2) of the 1990 Act and Section 38(6) of the 2004 Act the proposed development should therefore be granted planning permission without delays.
Other Material Considerations
9.4 The principle Use Class D2 (Assembly and Leisure) development is firmly established in this location following the erection of the theatre complex in 1976. There are other material considerations which support the grant of planning permission. The proposed development will:
Secure the four strands of sustainable development social, economic, cultural and environmental as set out in PPW [§1.18]; The energy efficiencies and improvement to the scheme through the removal of energy derived from fossil fuels is to be fully supported in the wider quest to challenge the advancement of climate change.
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SITE LOCATION PLAN
HaworthTompkins 27 APPENDIX TWO
CONSULTATION SURVEY
Arolwg Ymgynghori Cyfalaf Capital Consultation Survey
2. Beth ydych chi’n ei hoffi am y cynlluniau ailddatblygu hyd yma? 2. What do you like about the redevelopment plans so far?
Arolwg Ymgynghori Cyfalaf 3. Beth ydych chi’n ansicr yn ei gylch am y cynlluniau ailddatblygu hyd yma? 3. What are you unsure about with the redevelopment plans so far? Capital Consultation Survey
Rhowch eich adborth i ni Give us your feedback Diolch i chi am roi amser i lenwi’r arolwg yma – nid yw’n cymryd pum munud i’w lenwi ac mae’n hanfodol bwysig i’n helpu ni i symud ymlaen gyda’r prosiect yma 4. Oes unrhyw gwestiynau yr hoffech eu gofyn am y cynlluniau ailddatblygu hyd yma? Thank you for taking the time to fill in this survey, it typically takes under five minutes to 4. Are there any questions you’d like to ask about the redevelopment plans so far? complete and is vitally important in helping us move forward with this project.
* 1. Ar ôl cael gwybod am ein cynlluniau hyd yma, sut byddech chi’n barnu ein syniadau ar gyfer 1. Having learned about our plans so far, how would you rate our ideas for…
Gwarthus/Bad Gwael/Poor Gweddol/Average Da/Good Gwych/Brilliant
sicrhau bod ein hadeilad a’r bryncyn mae’n sefyll arno’n wyrdd ac yn gynaliadwy | ensuring our building and our hilltop are green and sustainable
defnyddio ein hadeilad i gefnogi a meithrin ein cymunedau | using our building to support and Arolwg Ymgynghori Cyfalaf nurture our Capital Consultation Survey communities
gwella profiad * 5. Ym mha grŵp oedran ydych chi? ymwelwyr | improving visitor experience 5. What is your age?
creu theatr o safon byd | making world-class theatre * 6. Pryd wnaethoch chi ymweld â Theatr Clwyd ddiwethaf? 6. When did you last visit Theatr Clwyd?
Yn ystod y mis diwethaf Yn ystod y 3 blynedd ddiwethaf In the last month In the last 3 years
Yn ystod y 6 mis diwethaf Mwy na 3 blynedd yn ôl In the last 6 months Over 3 years ago
Yn ystod y flwyddyn ddiwethaf Nid wyf wedi ymweld â Theatr Clwyd erioed In the last year I've never visited Theatr Clwyd
Diolch yn fawr! Thank you!
28 Theatr Clwyd, Design and Access Statement Appendices, March 2021 What do you like about the redevelopment plans so far?
Theatr Clwyd Public Consultation Survey Feedback
Brilliant/Good Ensuring our building and our hilltop are green and sustainable 96.2% Using our building to support and nurture our communities 93.4% Improving Visitor Experience 93.9% Making World-Class Theatre 93.2%
When did you last visit Theatr Clwyd? In the last month 55.5% In the last 6 months 38.7% In the last year 4.4%
What is your age? <18 0.6% 18-29 2.0% 30-44 13.1% What are you unsure about with the redevelopment plans so far? 45-59 27.1% 60+ 57.2%
HaworthTompkins 29 APPENDIX THREE
COPY OF THE LISTED BUILDING CONSENT 060599
4. In considering an application for Listed Building Consent the decision maker is required by Section 16(2) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 to have special regard to the desirability of preserving the structure or its setting or any feature of special architectural or historic interest
which it possesses.
Mr Neal Cockerton 5. Policies relating to the conservation of the historic environment are set out in Housing and Assets Chapter 6 ‘The Historic Environment’ of Planning Policy Wales (Edition 10, County Hall December 2018). Paragraph 6.1.10 summarises the general presumption in Mold favour of the preservation of listed buildings. Paragraph 6.1.13 requires CH7 6NB applicants to demonstrate why alteration to or demolition of a listed building is desirable or necessary. This is supplemented by Technical Advice Note (TAN)
By email: [email protected] 24: The Historic Environment (24 May 2017) and Chapter 5 provides detailed guidance on Listed Building Consent applications.
6. Section 3 of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 (“the Ein Cyf/Our ref: qA1424797 WFG Act”) places a duty on the Welsh Ministers, as a public body, to improve Eich Cyf/Your ref: 060599 the economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being of Wales, in Dyddiad/Date: 10 June 2020 accordance with the sustainable development principle and aimed at achieving well-being goals, as defined in section 4 of the WFG Act. In order to Dear Mr Cockerton, act in that manner, I have taken into account the ways of working, set out in section 5 of the WFG Act and the associated statutory guidance (SPSF1: PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990 Core Guidance, Shared Purpose: Shared Future) as part of the procedures PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) (WALES) relating to applications for Listed Building Consent. REGULATIONS 2012 LISTED BUILDING CONSENT FOR THE EXTENSION AND REFURBISHMENT 7. Cadw’s Inspector of Historic Buildings has considered the information OF THEATR CLWYD, TO INCLUDE TIMBER FOYER AND WORKSHOP submitted with this application and has provided the following assessment in EXTENSIONS, INTERNAL ALTERATIONS AND REFURBISHMENT, relation to the work proposed: DEMOLITION OF CENTRAL STAIRCASE AND REPLACEMENT OF ALL EXTERNAL DOORS AND WINDOWS AT THEATR CLWYD, RAIKES LANE, “Theatre Clwyd was designed as a regional arts centre, the last piece in MOLD – APPLICATION NO. 060599 the jigsaw of the Mold civic centre site, including council offices and law courts. The theatre may not be a brutalist masterpiece but it is, 1. Consideration has been given to the above application for Listed Building nonetheless, an ambitious concept, its significance clearly extending Consent by the Welsh Ministers in accordance with the provisions of beyond fabric. Modernist buildings of that period inevitably struggle now regulation 9 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) to meet twenty-first century expectations of comfort, thermal performance (Wales) Regulations 2012. etc. But it was probably always envisaged that such buildings would be subject to regular upgrades and retrofitting as technology advanced. Our 2. I am authorised by the Minister for Housing and Local Government to tried and tested conservation principles, applicable to conventional listed determine your application. buildings and historic fabric, perhaps don’t fit quite so comfortably to modernist structures of this type. 3. The application seeks Listed Building Consent for the extension and refurbishment of the Theatr Clywd, Mold and includes: The use of the building complex has also changed with the merging of the theatre and television components. The entrance and foyer spaces and A timber foyer extension at the front of the building; the associated catering provision now need to serve the two halves of the A workshop extension at the back of the building; complex. A new, post-modernist frontage is now proposed, to address Demolition of the central staircase at the front of the building; the poor access and limited foyer space. It involves the loss of one of the Replacement of all external doors and windows; and original staircases but this seems an acceptable sacrifice to achieve the essential reordering. Internal alterations and refurbishment.
Ffôn ● Tel 0300 025 3489 Parc Cathays ● Cathays Park [email protected] Caerdydd ● Cardiff Gwefan ● website: www.gov.wales CF10 3NQ 30 Theatr Clwyd, Design and Access Statement Appendices, March 2021 Although the external changes are limited in scale, they do occupy a very 10. For the reasons given above, and in exercise of the authority referred to in high profile location i.e. the main entrance frontage. With earlier buildings paragraph 2, I hereby grant Listed Building Consent as set out in application it is easy to create distinctions between original fabric and modern 060599, subject to the following conditions: extensions but the contrast between modernism and post modernism is more subtle. The design solution involves the introduction of a new i. The works to which this consent relates shall be begun not later than 5 material, timber, into the limited original palette of brick and lead. It will years from the date of this letter. still be possible, therefore, to read how the building has evolved. ii. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved Fortunately, the two theatres within the complex, the main Anthony plans: Hopkins Theatre and the black box studio, Emlyn Williams Theatre, are to be carefully preserved, only receiving a careful technology upgrade and 1650: Theatr Clwyd – Site Plan Proposed – Drawing No: CLWYD- fine tuning of seating. Two new rehearsal rooms are to be created, HTL-ZZ-00-DR-A-00-0900, Revision 07; utilising some existing office space. A raising of roof height is involved but 1650: Theatr Clwyd – G+0 Proposed Plan – Drawing No: this follows the form of similar structures and is to be clad accordingly. CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-00-DR-A-00-0100, Revision 10; Mechanical and electrical services are to be generally upgraded 1650: Theatr Clwyd – G+1 Proposed Plan – Drawing No: throughout the complex and fenestration changed to more thermally CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-01-DR-A-00-0101, Revision 10; efficient double glazed units. This would cause alarm in most listed 1650: Theatr Clwyd – G+2 Proposed Plan – Drawing No: buildings but the original, specific window frames and single glazing CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-02-DR-A-00-0102, Revision 10; contribute little to the overall character of this modernist design. However, 1650: Theatr Clwyd – G+3 Proposed Plan – Drawing No: glazing patterns are still to be replicated to ensure changes are not made CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-03-DR-A-00-0103, Revision 10; for the sake of change. 1650: Theatr Clwyd – G-1 Proposed Plan – Drawing No: CLWYD- HTL-ZZ-B1-DR-A-00-0099, Revision 08; The proposals should ensure the theatre complex is equipped for the 1650: Theatr Clwyd – Roof Proposed Plan – Drawing No: challenges of the twenty first century – the failings of the entrance and CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-RF-DR-A-00-0108, Revision 05; foyer spaces are addressed and the ancillary spaces organised efficiently 1650: Theatr Clwyd – Proposed Section AA, Section BB, Section to service the theatres and their audiences. Improvements to thermal CC, Drawing No: CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-XX-DR-A-00-0200, Revision performance and natural ventilation should create a more comfortable and 09; sustainable environment and the introduction of the latest technology in 1650: Theatr Clwyd – Proposed Section DD and Section EE, terms of sound and lighting should ensure the theatres continue their Drawing No: CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-XX-DR-A-00-0201, Revision 09; cutting edge role. 1650: Theatr Clwyd – Proposed North and South Elevation, Overall, the proposals seem very well considered and carefully detailed, Drawing No: CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-XX-DR-A-00-0300, Revision 07; very much in the spirit and vision of the original concept and should and enhance rather than dilute the character of the listed building. I would 1650: Theatr Clwyd – Proposed East and West Elevation – therefore support the granting of listed building consent.” CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-XX-DR-A-00-0301, Revision 07.
8. The primary consideration in this case is the statutory duty to have special iii. Prior to the commencement of the works hereby approved, samples of regard to the desirability of preserving the structures or its setting or any the brickwork and mortar for the new external and internal walls and features of special architectural or historical interest which is possessed. Your samples of any new timberwork, shall be submitted to and approved in submissions indicate the proposed refurbishment of Theatr Clwyd will writing by the Welsh Ministers. The works shall be undertaken in revitalise the theatre for the next generation, and will provide a new home for accordance with the approved materials. the local community and prevent the much loved building from possible closure. iv. Prior to the commencement of the works hereby approved, details of the component frames, casements and glazing bars for the proposed new 9. I have considered the relevant submissions with the application and I can find doors and windows, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the nothing in the information before me to lead me to disagree with Cadw’s Welsh Ministers. The works shall be undertaken in accordance with the assessment in respect of the effect of the works on the listed structure. I approved details. conclude the works would not have any significant visual impact on the Grade II Listed structure.
HaworthTompkins 31 NOTE v. The works hereby approved shall be undertaken in accordance with the ‘Theatr Clwyd – Heritage Impact Statement’ (produced by Haworth (This note does not form part of the consent) Tompkins, October 2019). Where a condition requires or refers to the approval of the Welsh Ministers, you are advised to contact Cadw (the Welsh Government’s historic environment division) in connection with any matter relating to the approval. vi. The works hereby approved shall be undertaken in accordance with the You can contact Cadw by writing to Cadw, Plas Carew, Unit 5/7 Cefn Coed Parc, Nantgarw, Cardiff CF15 7QQ or ‘Theatr Clwyd – Design and Access Statement’ (produced by Haworth contact Rhodri Kelly email at [email protected] or telephone him on 03000256003.
Tompkins, October 2019). Ble mae amod yn gofyn neu gyfeirio at ganmoliaeth Gweinidogion Cymru, dylech chi gysylltu â Cadw (Cyfarwyddiaeth Amgylchedd Hanesyddol Llywodraeth Cymru) ynglŷn a unrhyw fater yn gysylltiedig â’r caniatâd. vii. Details of the proposed signage to the south and east elevations of the Gallwch gysylltu â Cadw drwy ysgrifennu at Cadw, Plas Carew, Uned 5/7 Cefn Coed Parc, Nantgarw, Caerdydd, CF15 7QQ neu gysylltu â Rhodri Kelly drwy e-bost: [email protected] neu ei ffonio ar 03000256003. building, including materials, colour and finish, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Welsh Ministers, prior to their installation. The works shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved details.
11. In reaching this decision, I have considered the well-being duty under section 3 of the WFG Act. In considering the relevant Welsh Government well-being objectives, this decision will ‘promote and enhance the culture and heritage of Wales’ by safeguarding the Historic Structure for the long term. I consider the decision accords with the sustainable development principle and is aimed at achieving the well-being objectives.
12. This letter does not convey any approval or consent which may be required under any enactment, bye law, order or regulation other than Section 8 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
Yours sincerely
Owain Williams Planning Manager – Decisions Planning Directorate
Arwyddwyd o dan awdurdod Y Gweinidog Tai a Llywodraeth Lleol, un o Weinidogion Cymru.
Signed under authority of the Minister for Housing and Local Government; one of the Welsh Ministers.
Rydym yn croesawu derbyn gohebiaeth yn Gymraeg. Byddwn yn ateb gohebiaeth a dderbynnir yn Gymraeg yn Gymraeg ac ni fydd gohebu yn Gymraeg yn arwain at oedi.
We welcome receiving correspondence in Welsh. Any correspondence received in Welsh will be answered in Welsh and corresponding in Welsh will not lead to a delay in responding.
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COPY OF PLANNING PERMISSION 060598
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FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL CYNGOR SIR Y FFLINT • G-1 Existing Plan Drawing no. CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-B1-DR-A-01-0099 rev 4 date Planning, Environment & Economy Cynllunio, Amgylchedd ac Economi received 18th October 2019 County Hall, Mold Neuadd y Sir, Yr Wyddgrug Flintshire. CH7 6NF Sir y Fflint. CH7 6NF • Existing Roof Plan Drawing no. CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-RF-DR-A-01-0108 rev 3 received 18th October 2019 • Existing Section AA, Section BB and Section CC Drawing no. CLWYD-HTL-ZZ- CERTIFICATE OF DECISION Application Ref: 060598 XX-DR-A-01-0200 rev 03 date received 18th October 2019 • Existing Section DD and Section EE Drawing no. CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-XX-DR-A-01- TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT, 1990 (as amended) TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE) (WALES) ORDER, 2012 0201 rev 03 date received 18th October 2019 • Existing North and South Elevations Drawing no. CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-XX-DR-A-01- 0300 rev 03 date received 18th October 2019 AGENT APPLICANT • Existing East and West Elevations Drawing no. CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-XX-DR-A-01- Haworth Tompkins Flintshire County Council 0301 rev 03 date received 18th October 2019 33 Greenwood Place Housing & Assets, County Hall • G+0 Proposed Plan Drawing no. CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-00-DR-A-00-0100 rev 10 date London Raikes Lane received 18th October 2019 NW5 1LB Mold • G+1 Existing Plan Drawing no. CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-01-DR-A-01-0101 rev 4 date Flintshire received 18th October 2019 CH7 6NB • G+2 Proposed Plan Drawing no. CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-02-DR-A-00-0102 rev 10 date received 18th October 2019 • G+3 Proposed Plan Drawing no. CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-03-DR-A-00-0103 rev 10 date In pursuance of their powers under the above Acts and Order the County Council as Local received 18th October 2019 Planning Authority PERMITS: • G-1 Proposed plan Drawing no. CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-B1-DR-A-00-0099 rev 08 date received 18th October 2019 PROPOSAL: Extension and refurbishment including Demolition of central • Roof Proposed Plan Drawing no. CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-RF-DR-A-00-0108 rev 05 date staircase at front of building. received 18th October 2019 • Proposed Section AA, Section BB, Section CC Drawing no. CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-XX- LOCATION: Theatre Clwyd, Raikes Lane, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1YA DR-A-00-0200 rev 09 date received 18th October 2019 • Proposed Section DD and Section EE Drawing no. CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-XX-DR-A-00- In accordance with the particulars and plans comprising your application received 0201 rev 09 date received 18th October 2019 complete on 18/10/2019 subject to the attached conditions. • Proposed North and South Elevations Drawing no. CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-XX-DR-A-00- 0300 rev 07 date received 24th March 2020 1. The development hereby approved shall be commenced before the expiration of • Proposed East and West Elevations Drawing no. CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-XX-DR-A-00- five years from the date of this permission. 0301 rev 07 date received 24th March 2020 • Site Plan proposed drawing no. CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-00-DR-A-00-0900 rev 07 date REASON: To comply with the requirements of Sections 91 to 93 of the Town and Country received 18th October 2019 Planning Act, 1990. • Heritage Impact Statement date received 18th October 2019 • BREEAM New Construction 2014 Bespoke Assessment date August 2019 Date 2. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved received 4th November 2019 plans and documents: REASON: To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the approved • Application forms date received 18th October 2019 details. • Access Statement date received 18th October 2019 • Design and Access Statement date received 18th October 2019 3. No development shall take place until samples of the materials to be used in the • G+0 Existing Plan Drawing no. CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-00-DR-A-01-0100 rev 4 date construction of the external surfaces of the extension hereby permitted have been received 18th October 2019 submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Development • G+1 Proposed Plan Drawing no. CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-01-DR-A-00-0101 rev 10 date shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. received 18th October 2019 • G+2 Existing Plan Drawing no. CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-02-DR-A-01-0102 rev 4 date REASON: In the interests of the visual amenities of the locality and ensure compliance received 18th October 2019 with Policy GEN1 and D2 in the Adopted Flintshire Unitary Development Plan. • G+3 Existing Plan Drawing no. CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-03-DR-A-01-0103 rev 4 date received 18th October 2019
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4. No development shall be undertaken before a scheme for the installation of bird and boxes has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such details shall provide a schedule for their installation. The bat boxes will thereafter be installed in accordance with the approved details. Ref: 060598 Page: 5 of 5 REASON: In the interests of protecting the interests of wildlife and in accordance with policy WB6 of the Flintshire Unitary Development Plan STATUTORY PROVISIONS & NOTES APPEALS TO THE WELSH GOVERNMENT 5. No surface water from any increase in the roof area of the building/or impermeable surfaces within its curtilage drainage shall be allowed to connect directly or 1. If the applicant is aggrieved by the decision of the Local Planning Authority to indirectly with the public sewerage network. refuse permission of approval for the proposed development, or to grant permission or approval subject to conditions, he may by notice served within six months of REASON: To prevent hydraulic overloading of the public sewerage system, to protect the receipt of this notice (two months for minor applications), appeal to the Welsh health and safety of existing residents and ensure no pollution of detriment to the Government in accordance with Section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act, environment in accordance with policy EWP16 of the Flintshire Unitary Development Plan. 1990. The Welsh Government has power to allow a longer period for the giving of notice of appeal, but will not normally be prepared to exercise this power unless there are special circumstances which excuse the delay in giving notice of appeal. Notes to Applicants The Welsh Government is not required to entertain an appeal if it appears that
permission for the proposed development could not have been granted by the Local 1. You are reminded that this permission must be carried out strictly in accordance Planning Authority, or could not have been granted otherwise than subject to with the above specified plans and the conditions referred to upon this certificate of conditions imposed by them having regard to the statutory requirements of Section decision. If any amendments are proposed, you should NOT proceed without first 79(6) of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1990, namely Sections 70(1), (2) and obtaining the written approval of the Local Planning Authority. (3), and 72(1) of the Act, and to the provisions of the development order, and to any
directions given under the order. 2. Any development carried out without compliance with the plans and particulars
approved and the conditions of this permission, may be liable to enforcement 2. Notice of Appeal should be given on the prescribed form, obtainable from the action. You are also advised that separate approval under the Building Regulations Welsh Government, Planning Inspectorate, Crown Buildings, Cathays Park, Cardiff. and/or a licence under the Environmental Health Regulations may be required. CF10 3NQ (Tel: 0303 444 5940). Further advice on this may be obtained from the relevant department of the County
Council. 3. Should the appellant wish the Welsh Government to appoint a Welsh speaking
Inspector to hear any appeal against the Local Planning Authority's decision, such a 3. The applicant may need to apply to Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water for any connection to request should be made to the Welsh Government when Notice of Appeal is the public sewer under S106 of the Water Industry Act 1991. If the connection to forwarded to that office at the address given above. the public sewer network is either via a lateral drain (ie a drain which extends
beyond the connecting property boundary) or via a new sewer (I.e serves more 4. Purchase Notices than one property), it is now a mandatory reqirement to first enter into a Section If permission to develop land is refused or granted subject to conditions whether by 104 Adoption Agreement (Water Industry Act 1991). The design of the sewers and the Local Planning Authority or by the Welsh Government, and the new owner of lateral drains must also conform to the Welsh Ministers Standards for Gravity Foul the land claims that the land has become incapable of reasonably beneficial use in Sewers and Lateral Drains, and conform with the publication "Sewers for Adoption"- its existing state and cannot be rendered capable of reasonably beneficial use by 7th Edition. Further information can be obtained via the developer Services page of the carrying out of any development which has been or would be permitted he may www.dwrcymru.com serve on the Council a purchase notice requiring the Council to purchase his
interest in the land in accordance with the provisions of Part V1 of the Town and 4. The applicant is also advised that some public sewers and lateral drains may not be Country Planning Act, 1990. recorded on Welsh Water maps of public sewers because they were originally
privately owned and were transferred into public ownership by nature of the Water 5. Compensation Industry (Schemes for Adoption of Private Sewers) Regulations 2011. The In certain circumstances, a claim may be made against the Local Planning presence of such assets may affect the proposal. In order to assist in dealing with Authority for compensation, where permission is refused or granted subject to the proposal the applicant may contact Dwr Cymru Welsh Water on 0800 085 3968 conditions by the Welsh Government on appeal or on a reference of the application to establish the location and status of the apparatus. Under the Water Industry Act to them. The circumstances in which such compensation is payable are set out in 1991 Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has rights of access to its apparatus at all times. Section 115 of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1990.
6. General The enclosed decision relates to planning control only and does not cover any other Ref: 060598 statutory provisions for which consent may be required from the appropriate Page: 4 of 5 authority.
Dated: 11th June 2020
Signed: ………………………………………………… Chief Officer (Planning, Environment & Economy)
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Appendix D: Ground Investigation
Quality Assurance
Report Title Geoenvironmental Site Investigation Report: Phase I Preliminary Risk Assessment on land at Theatr Clwyd, Mold.
Report Reference K0304 AH (GSI1170) PI Report DH KRB 230919
Prepared for: Kier Regional Building Ltd. On Behalf of: Flintshire County Council & Theatr Clwyd
Version Version 1 Status Final GEOENVIRONMENTAL SITE INVESTIGATION REPORT PHASE I PRELIMINARY RISK ASSESSMENT Date of First Issue October 2019 OF LAND AT THEATRE CLWYD Revision Date - MOLD
Andrew Hodgkinson Prepared for: - Written by For and on behalf of GeoCon Site Investigations Ltd Kier Regional Building Ltd. Andrew Hodgkinson HN Cert Geo-Environmental Engineer Winward Drive, Speke, Liverpool, L24 8QR Stephanie Wadsworth Checked by For and on behalf of GeoCon Site Investigations Ltd On Behalf of: - Stephanie Wadsworth M.Sc. B.Sc. (Hons) Geoscientist
Flintshire County Council & Theatr Clwyd Raikes Lane, Mold Ian Walker CH7 1YA Authorised by For and on behalf of GeoCon Site Investigations Ltd
Ian Walker B.Sc. (Hons) F.G.S Director
GeoCon Site Investigations Ltd Suite 2 Marple House 39 Stockport Road Marple Stockport October 2019 SK6 6BD Ref: K0304 AH (GSI1170) PI Report DH KRB 230919
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This document has been prepared for the titled project (or named part thereof) and should not be relied upon or used for any other project without an independent check being carried out as to its suitability and prior written authorization being obtained from GeoCon. GeoCon accepts no responsibility or liability for the consequences of the use of this document, wholly or in part, for any other purpose than that for which it was commissioned. Any persons using or relying upon this Table of Contents document for such other purpose do so at their own risk. 1.0 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 This report was prepared for the sole use of the named Client, as defined above, and shall not be relied upon or transferred 1.1 Instruction ...... 1 to any other party without the express written authorisation of GeoCon. It may contain material subject to copyright or 1.2 Scope of Works ...... 1 obtained subject to license; unauthorised copying of this report will be in breach of copyright/license. 1.3 Limitations...... 1
From herein after GeoCon Site Investigations Ltd will be referred to as GeoCon. 2.0 SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION ...... 3 2.1 Site Location ...... 3 GeoCon Offices: 2.2 Site Description ...... 3 Manchester (Head Office) Birmingham London (East) 2.3 Site Reconnaissance ...... 3 Suite 2 Marple House 2nd Floor, Fortis House 2.4 Future Site Usage ...... 3 39 Stockport Road Quayside Tower, 160 London Road, 2.5 Surrounding Area ...... 3 Marple Broad Street, Barking 3.0 SITE HISTORY ...... 4 Greater Manchester Birmingham. London SK6 5EA B1 2HF IG11 8BB 3.1 Site History ...... 4 Tel: 0844 504 3901 Tel: 0844 504 6901 Tel: 0844 504 7901 3.2 Aerial Photography ...... 4
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne: Bristol: London (West) 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING ...... 6 The Axis Building, 2430 / 2440 Park House, 4.1 General ...... 6 Maingate, Kingsway North, The Quadrant, 111 Uxbridge Road, 4.2 Published Geology ...... 6 Team Valley, Almondsbury, Ealing, 4.3 Mining, Subsidence and Foundations ...... 6 Gateshead, Bristol, London. 4.4 Potential Contamination Sources ...... 7 NE11 0NQ BS32 4AQ W5 5 LB Tel: 0844 504 7981 Tel: 0844 504 9208 Tel: 0844 504 4901 4.5 Radon ...... 8 4.6 Hydrogeology ...... 8 4.7 Hydrology ...... 8 4.8 Flooding ...... 8 4.9 Environmentally Sensitive Sites ...... 9 4.10 Unexploded Ordnance ...... 9
5.0 PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT ...... 10
5.1 Introduction ...... 10 5.2 Risk Assessment Methodology ...... 10 5.3 Outline Conceptual Site Model ...... 10 5.4 Preliminary Risk Assessment...... 12
6.0 PRELIMINARY GEOTECHNICAL ASSESSMENT ...... 17
6.1 General ...... 17 6.2 Discussion ...... 18 7.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ...... 19
7.1 Conclusions ...... 19 7.2 Recommendations ...... 19
7.3 Other Considerations ...... 19 8.0 REFERENCES ...... 21
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List of Tables APPENDICES
TABLE 3.1: SITE HISTORY ...... 5 Appendix Information TABLE 4.1: SOURCES OF INFORMATION ...... 6 A Drawings TABLE 4.2: PUBLISHED GEOLOGY ...... 6 B Site Photographs TABLE 4.3: POTENTIAL GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS ...... 7 TABLE 5.1: OUTLINE CONCEPTUAL SITE MODEL ...... 12 C Envirocheck Report TABLE 5.2: PRELIMINARY CONCEPTUAL SITE MODEL AND POTENTIAL POLLUTANT LINKAGES ...... 15 D Coal Authority Mining Report TABLE 5.1: POTENTIAL GEOTECHNICAL RISKS ...... 17 E Risk Assessment Matrix
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LIST OF ACRONYMS 1.0 INTRODUCTION Acronym Meaning BGS British Geological Survey 1.1 Instruction BH Borehole 1.1.1 GeoCon Site Investigations Ltd (GeoCon) have been commissioned by Kier Regional Building (KRB) on CDM Construction Design and Management behalf of Flintshire County Council and Theatr Clwyd to undertake a Phase I Preliminary Risk Assessment on Land at Theatr Clwyd, Mold. CL:AIRE Contaminated Land: Applications In Real Environments CLR Contaminated Land Report 1.1.2 It is understood that a Phase I Preliminary Risk Assessment is required to assist with a planning application for a commercial development at the site. COSHH Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health 1.1.3 This report is therefore provided to establish the potential presence of any contamination at the site, CSM Conceptual Site Model and if likely to be present, the actual presence, nature and extent of any contamination, and to identify DCP Dynamic Cone Penetrometer the ground conditions and provide details of their engineering properties in order to facilitate foundation DEFRA Department for Environment Foods and Rural Affairs design for the proposed development. DP Dynamic Probe 1.2 Scope of Works DoE Department of Environment 1.2.1 Prior to commencing the site works the proposed scope of investigation was as follows, however the DWS Drinking Water Standard proposed scope will be subject to change dependent upon site conditions, access, restrictions and EA Environment Agency obstructions. The actual works undertaken following the completion of the site works and any on site EQS Environmental Quality Standard amendments are detailed in section 3.0. GAC Generic Acceptance Criteria To undertake a site walkover. HP Hand Pit To appraise the land use history of the site by the examination of available historical plans. HA Hand Auger To assess the environmental setting of the site with specific reference to geology, mining & LQM Land Quality Management quarrying, hydrogeology and hydrology. mbgl Metres Below Ground Level To gain an understanding of any concerns of the regulatory authorities (Local Authority MP Mackintosh Probe Planning, Building Control and Environmental Health departments and the Environment NGR National Grid Reference Agency) regarding local land filling, flooding, mining, quarrying and other concerns. OS Ordnance Survey To produce a Preliminary Conceptual Site Model (CSM). SGV Soil Guideline Value SSV Soil Screening Value 1.3 Limitations WSV Water Screening Value 1.3.1 The assessment and interpretation of the factual data obtained as part of this Phase I Preliminary Risk SPOSH Significant Possibility of Significant Harm Assessment has been undertaken in accordance with standard consulting practise and with current national and international guidance. SPZ Source Protection Zone SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest 1.3.2 This report presents the observations made during the Phase I Preliminary Risk Assessment and the factual data obtained. The conclusions and recommendations in this report are limited to those which TP Trial Pit can be made based on the findings of the survey and information provided by third parties. GeoCon TT Trial Trench assumes all third-party data to be true and correct. No responsibility can be accepted by GeoCon for WS Windowless Sample / Window Sample inaccuracies in the information provided by any other party. 1.3.3 This report is written in the context of an agreed scope of works and should not be used in a different context. Furthermore, new information, improved practises, and changes in legislation may require the reinterpretation of the report in whole or in part after its original issue. GeoCon reserve the right to alter their conclusions and recommendations in the light of further information that may become available. This report is provided for the sole use of KRB and their professional advisors and is confidential to them unless agreed otherwise in writing. 1.3.4 Ground conditions can be variable and change rapidly, especially in areas of Made Ground, however it is assumed that the ground conditions encountered and observed are typical and representative of the site as a whole. Most specifically with regard to this limited investigation, the ground conditions have
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been determined from a limited number of exploratory holes formed across the site, therefore only a 2.0 SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION small percentage of the total area of the site has been investigated. Interpolation between exploratory holes has enabled a general picture of the subsurface conditions to be produced. Conclusions drawn 2.1 Site Location from the ground investigation should be read in this context. GeoCon cannot accept responsibility for 2.1.1 The site is located at Theatr Clwyd, Mold, at approximate National Grid Reference NGR: 24121, 65293 any situations resulting from locally unforeseen ground conditions occurring between exploratory holes. (centre of the site). 1.3.5 In addition, subsurface conditions including contaminant concentrations and groundwater levels may 2.1.2 A site location plan is presented as Drawing No. GSI1170/01 in Appendix A. vary spatially with time. This factor should be given due consideration in the event that the information contained within this report is used after any significant period of time has elapsed. 2.2 Site Description 2.2.1 The site is currently a theatre with associated parking and landscaping. 2.2.2 The site is currently occupied by a theatre, surrounded by grass-covered areas and car parks covered by hardstanding. 2.2.3 The topography of the site is sloping down to the South. 2.2.4 The site is bounded by Rakes Lane to the West, an underground car park to the South, and the A5119 to the North and East. 2.2.5 Access to the site is via private roads from the A5119 to the East, or Raikes Lane to the West. 2.2.6 A selection of photographs from the site walkover are presented as GSI1170/02 in Appendix B .
2.3 Site Reconnaissance 2.3.1 A tunnel was observed running between the theatre’s stairs and the underground car park across the road. The full extent of the underground structures has not yet been confirmed by KRB. Drainage was present surrounding the theatre on the North, East and South sides. A hydrant was observed in a paved area to the South of the theatre; however, this does not presently cross any locations of the proposed works. The proposed trial pit locations on the theatre’s North side are covered by hardstanding, which would require breaking out before work could be undertaken.
2.4 Future Site Usage 2.4.1 It is currently proposed to extend the existing theatre buildings. 2.4.2 A proposed development plan has been provided by KRB. This was drafted by Haworth Tompkins dated 14th February 2019 and has the drawing reference CLWYD-HTL-ZZ-00-DR-A-00-0900.
2.5 Surrounding Area 2.5.1 The current surrounding land use to the site is generally agricultural land and commercial properties in all directions. 2.5.2 The topography of the surrounding area is sloping into the valley of Black Brook and the River Alyn, to the South of the theatre.
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