AGENDA ITEM NO. 5
REPORT TO: Planning Committee
REPORT NO. HCWD/66/12
DATE: 3 December 2012
REPORTING OFFICER: Head of Community Wellbeing & Development
CONTACT OFFICER: Anna Irwin (Ext 8760)
SUBJECT: Buildings at Risk
WARD: All
PURPOSE OF THE REPORT
To inform Members of progress made during year one 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 one, the number of buildings at risk remains unchanged with two buildings having been removed from the register and a further two added. Greater progress has been made in the reduction of the number of vulnerable buildings and in meeting the year one actions.
1 4. An action plan for year 2 has been developed and is contained within Appendix 4 of this report.
Background
5. 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.
6. 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 one actions is included as Appendix 2 and summarised below as follows:
Objective One: Reduce the Number of Buildings at Risk
7. At the time of adoption 82 listed buildings were considered to be at risk from neglect and decay with a further 141 buildings considered to be in a vulnerable condition (these buildings could become ‘at risk’ if their condition is allowed to deteriorate). After year one, two buildings, the ice house at Llwyn Onn Hall and Llangwryd Ucahf and adjoining farm ranges, have been removed from the register as a result of repair and conversion to an alternative use. However two buildings, Capel Salem in Coedpoeth and a cast iron sign post at Hafod-y- Bwlch, have been added to the register. As a result the overall number of buildings at risk remains unchanged after year one.
8. The number of vulnerable buildings has been significantly reduced from 141 in 2011 to 128 as a result of works of repair and re-use. Structures removed from this list include the churchyard gates at St Giles Parish Church, the Cup and Saucer at Erddig and the Golden Lion Public House in Wrexham Town Centre. Further progress has also been made through the completion of year one actions as set out in Appendix 2 and summarised below as follows:
Urgent works have been undertaken to buildings on the Plas Power Estate and at the Former Mines Rescue Centre. Buildings at Risk questionnaires were sent out to 18 properties in order that contact could be made with the owners. Meetings have subsequently been held with 6 property owners and schemes of repair are being progressed in respect of 3 buildings. Following discussions with the owners, schemes of repair are being developed for structures at Marchwiel Hall and New Sontley Farm. Prosecution proceedings were successfully brought in relation to unauthorised works at Lower Honkley Farmhouse. The Open Church Network are being supported in their efforts to
2 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. Emergency recording was undertaken by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Wales (RCAHMW) of the Dymock Arms Public House. Further recording by the Commission is planned in relation to the Fenns Moss Peat Processing works. A structural engineers report has been updated for the Former Agents House, at the Brymbo Ironworks site. It is hoped that findings can be developed to enable necessary urgent works to the building. A feasibility study for the Brymbo Ironworks heritage area has been commissioned by the Brymbo Heritage Group Ltd. Listed Building Consent applications have been received in relation to the Dymock Arms, the Former Mines Rescue Centre and Cefn Bychan Baptist Chapel. Proposals have included for the repair and re-use of the building in each case. A visual inspection and photographic record of all at risk and vulnerable structures was completed in September 2012.
Objective 2: Manage Council Owned Historic Assets to an Appropriate Standard
9. A visual inspection was completed during the summer of 2012 and the physical condition of the Council-owned ‘at risk’ and vulnerable structures assessed for signs of deterioration or improvement. At the time of its adoption, 7 Council owned buildings were listed by the Strategy as being ‘at risk’ from neglect and decay whilst a further 35 buildings were identified as being in a ‘vulnerable’ condition. Significant changes in condition have been identified as follows:
Repair works undertaken to the Entrance Screen to the former drive of Acton Hall and at Pont Faen, Chirk, have ensured that these buildings are now considered to be in a reasonable state of repair and no longer categorised as vulnerable. The signpost at Hafod y Bwlch, formerly considered to be in a vulnerable condition, has been damaged by a vehicle strike and has been removed from its original location. This places the structure on the ‘at risk’ register. Further deterioration is noted in relation to the milestone opposite Queensbridge, Overton. Both of these former highway structures are considered to be functionally obsolete and not a financial priority, but with relatively minor expenditure small scale repairs could be undertaken which would remove these structures from the register.
10. As a result of the above mentioned changes in condition, the number of Council- owned listed buildings at risk after year one has increased to 8 whilst the number of ‘vulnerable’ buildings has been reduced to 32.
11. Further progress has been made through the implementation of the agreed Year One Action Plan. Key achievements are summarised as follows: A visual inspection and photographic record of all at risk and vulnerable Council owned buildings was completed in September 2012.
3 Capital funding has been allocated for repairs to the Fettling Shop roof at Bersham Ironworks. The preparation of a Conservation Management Plan for the Wrexham Cemetery is being progressed and funding options are being explored with the Heritage Lottery Fund and Cadw. Funding has been secured by the Welsh Georgian Trust to undertake an options appraisal for the future re-use of Plas Kynaston, Cefn Mawr. This work is currently being progressed in discussion with the Council. Funding has been secured from Cadw for reconsolidation of the stonework at Holt Castle. Archaeological excavations were completed at the site in September 2012.
Objective 3: Ensure the Value of the Historic Environment is Appreciated and Understood
12. Key achievements in meeting this objective after year one are summarised as follows:
The buildings at risk web page is currently being developed. Maintenance literature has been distributed to local estate agents and through conservation events. The need for regular maintenance has been promoted through participation in national events such as the Civic Trust Open Doors event and National Maintenance Week. Traditional Building Skills training courses have been held on the subjects of lime and stonework.
Conclusions
13. After year one the number of buildings at risk remains unchanged but progress had 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 more rapid deterioration in the condition of certain properties is evident following survey work and inspections and therefore the use of statutory powers may be required in preventing further buildings becoming at greater risk. 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 through the coming year.
14. Based upon these findings, a year two action plan has been developed and is included as Appendix 4.
CONSULTATION
Not applicable.
4
RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Committee notes the content of this report.
BACKGROUND PAPERS
Buildings at Risk Strategy 2012-2016.
5 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 the table below. An annual progress report will be presented to the Planning Committee which will set out the following year’s actions.
Monitoring Indicators Indicator Baseline October October October October October (August 2011) 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Total No. Buildings at Risk 82 82
Total No. Vulnerable Buildings 141 128
No. Buildings at Risk in Private 75 74 Ownership No. Vulnerable Buildings in 106 95 Private Ownership No. Local Authority Buildings at 7 8 Risk No. Local Authority Vulnerable 35 33 Buildings No. Buildings at Grave Risk 14 13 (Cat. 1) No Buildings at Extreme Risk 2 2 (Cat.2)
6 APPENDIX 2
YEAR ONE ACTION PLAN & UPDATE
OBJECTIVE 1: Reduce the Number of Buildings at Risk Property Actions Responsible Update Department Estate Buildings and Garden Structures Wynnstay, Ruabon Support Welsh Historic Gardens Trust Community Ongoing. Further in their bid for funding to the Heritage Wellbeing and development of options will Lottery Fund ensuring involvement from Development need to be considered other relevant parties through year 2 actions. Evaluate site for potential Conservation Area designation
Site is currently being evaluated against national Agree a programme for recording with criteria for potential the Royal Commission on the Ancient designation as a Conservation and Historical Monuments of Wales Area. (RCAHMW) A list of priority sites has been submitted to the RCHAMW for future recording. Plas Power, Oversee additional urgent works and Community The temporary roof covering Coedpoeth monitor their effectiveness. Wellbeing and to the ice house has been Development repaired and renewed as
7 necessary. Vegetation clearance works have been undertaken around the bath house. Works are still required to secure the temporary roof covering to the dairy. Agree a programme for recording with A list of priority sites has been the RCAHMW submitted to the RCHAMW for future recording. Cefn Park, Explore funding options with the Community Initial discussions have been Abenbury – property owner Wellbeing and held with the property owner. Pavillion including Agree a programme for recording with Development A list of priority sites has been skittle alley the RCAHMW submitted to the RCHAMW for future recording. Llwyn Onn Hall, Explore funding options with the Community Repairs have been Abenbury – property owner Wellbeing and undertaken to the structure Ice House Agree a programme for recording with Development and therefore the building is the RCAHMW no longer considered to be ‘at risk’. Pickhill Old Hall, Continue negotiations with the owner to Community A BAR questionnaire was Sesswick – explore funding options and potential for Wellbeing and sent to the property and was Dovecote re-siting. Development completed and returned. Agree a programme for recording with Emergency recording the RCAHMW including a measured survey has previously been undertaken. Records are held by the RCAHMW.
8 Marchwiel Hall, Continue discussions with the owner to Community Discussions are ongoing. A Marchwiel find a sustainable future for the estate. Wellbeing and series of repairs are planned Development for at ‘risk buildings’, to be undertken during 2012-2013. Domestic Buildings Jones Cottages, Agree a programme for recording with Community Emergency recording Minera the RCAHMW Wellbeing and including a measured survey Development has previously been undertaken. Records are held by the RCAHMW. Continue to monitor temporary works Condition continues to be monitored. Explore potential for Assistance through Further options may be the Empty Property scheme. explored through the Empty Property scheme following contact with owner. Plas Newydd, Agree a programme for recording with Community A list of priority sites has been Ruabon the RCAHMW Wellbeing and submitted to the RCHAMW for Development future recording. Some records are already held on this property. Continue to monitor ongoing repairs Condition continues to be monitored. Hafod House Establish contact with owner Community A BAR questionnaire was Farmhouse, Wellbeing and sent to the property but not Esclusham Development returned. This will be followed up through year 2 actions. Wern Cottages, Establish contact with owner Community A BAR questionnaire was Minera Wellbeing and sent to the property but not
9 Development returned. Attempts to identify the owner of the property have been unsuccessful. This Explore potential for Assistance through will be followed up through the Empty Property scheme. year 2 actions. Further options may be explored through the Empty Property scheme following contact with owner. Lower Stansty Establish contact with owner Community A BAR questionnaire was Farmhouse, Wellbeing and sent to the property and was Gwersylt Development completed and returned. Initial discussions have been held with the property owner and a scheme is being progressed to secure essential repairs. Trevor Tower Establish contact with owner Community A BAR questionnaire was Cottage, Wellbeing and sent to the property but was Llangollen Rural Development not returned. This will be followed up through year 2 actions. Trevor Tower, Establish contact with owner Community A BAR questionnaire was Llangollen Rural Wellbeing and sent to the property but was Development not returned. This will be followed up through year 2 actions. Lower Honkley Request urgent works to ensure the Community Prosecution proceedings were Farm, Rossett building is made weather tight and Wellbeing and brought in relation to
10 secure as required. Development unauthorised works. Implementation of LBC to secure the external fabric of the building has commenced and is being monitored through regular site inspections. Pandy Holding, Establish contact with owner Community A BAR questionnaire was Hanmer Wellbeing and sent to the property and was Development completed and returned. Initial discussions have been held to secure essential repairs. A structural survey is due to be undertaken. Llangwryd Uchaf Works are being monitored as part of Community Works of repair and and Adjoining regular site inspections Wellbeing and conversion are almost Farm Building, Development complete. The building is no Glyntraian longer considered to be ‘at risk’. Bridge Cottages, Works are being monitored as part of Community Works continue to be Worthenbury regular site inspections Wellbeing and monitored through Development implementation of LBC for repair and extension. Cemetery and Graveyard Structures, Monuments and Memorials All Saints Parish Explore potential project and funding Community Quotations have been Churchyard, options with the Open Church Network. Wellbeing and received by the Open Church Gresford Development Network for repair works to support potential funding applications.
11 Stone Seat to Huw Establish contact with owner. Community A BAR questionnaire was Morris, Ceiriog Wellbeing and sent to the property and was Ucha Development completed and returned. A site meeting has been requested. Church of St Chad Explore potential project and funding Quotations have been Churchyard, options with the Open Church Network. received by the Open Church Hanmer Network for repair works to support potential funding applications.
Parish Church of Explore potential project and funding Community Quotations have been St Chad options with the Open Church Network. Wellbeing and received by the Open Church Churchyard, Holt Development Network for repair works to support potential funding applications. St Giles Parish Explore potential project and funding Community Quotations have been Churchyard, Offa options with the Open Church Network. Wellbeing and received by the Open Church Development Network for repair works to support potential funding applications.
Commercial Properties Dymock Arms, Request additional temporary works to Community Emergency recording was Maelor South secure the condition of the building as Wellbeing and undertaken by the RCAHMW. required. Development An application for LBC for Include building on SAVE Britain’s repair and partial Heritage Buildings at Risk Register. reconstruction has been submitted.
12 Agricultural and Ancillary Buildings Combined Pig Continue discussions with the National Community Condition survey to be Sties and Hen Trust to secure condition of the building. Wellbeing and undertaken and series of House, New Agree a programme for recording with Development repairs planned, due to Sontley Farm, the RCAHMW commence Spring 2013. Marchwiel A list of priority sites has been submitted to the RCHAMW for future recording. Shippon at Brunett Establish contact with owner Community A BAR questionnaire was Farm, Bronington Wellbeing and sent to the property and was Development completed and returned. Discussions have been held with the owner to secure essential repairs. Dog Kennel and Establish contact with owner Community A BAR questionnaire was Mounting Block, Wellbeing and sent to the property but was Halton Farm, Chirk Development not returned. This will be followed up through year 2 actions. Field Barn, Er Establish contact with owner Community A BAR questionnaire was Wallo Wellbeing and sent to the property owner but Development was not returned. This will be followed up through year 2 actions. Multi-Purpose Establish contact with owner Community A BAR questionnaire was Farm Building at Wellbeing and sent to the property but was Tyn-Llwyn Farm, Development not returned. This will be Glyntraian followed up through year 2 actions.
13 Multi- Purpose Establish contact with owner Community Small scale temporary repairs Farm Building at Wellbeing and have been undertaken. Blackhurst Farm, Development Further urgent works are Maelor South proposed to be the subject of an application for LBC. Industrial Buildings
Atcherley Lime Agree a programme for recording with Community A list of priority sites has been Kilns, Minera the RCAHMW Wellbeing and submitted to the RCHAMW for Development future recording. Establish contact with owner Initial discussions have been held with the property owner.
Vertical Winding Agree a programme for recording with Community A list of priority sites has been Engine Engine the RCAHMW Wellbeing and submitted to the RCHAMW for House, Ruabon Development future recording. Walker Fanhouse, Agree a programme for recording with Community A list of priority sites has been Ruabon the RCAHMW Wellbeing and submitted to the RCHAMW for Development future recording. Fenn’s Moss Peat Agree a programme for recording with Community A programme of recording Processing Plant, the RCAHMW Wellbeing and has been agreed with the Bronington Development RCAHMW. Agents House, Continue to monitor condition of the Community An updated structural Brymbo Ironworks, structure and request additional Wellbeing and engineers report has been Brymbo protection measures as required. Development/ commissioned by BDL. Assets and Recommendations for Economic temporary repair are still Development required.
14 Continue to support the actions of the A feasibility study for the site Brymbo Heritage Group Ltd. has been commissioned by Brymbo Heritage Group Ltd. The actions of the group continue to be supported by WCBC. Former Powder Establish contact with owner and Glyn Community Property ownership is being Works, Ceiriog Valley Tramway Group. Wellbeing and investigated. Ucha Development Former Mine’s Continue negotiations with the property Community An application for LBC has Rescue Centre, owner to safeguard the future of the Wellbeing and been submitted for repair and Offa building. Development change of use. Continue to monitor temporary works. Monitoring of temporary works is ongoing. Churches and Chapels Cefn Bychan Continue to monitor condition of Community The property has recently Baptist Chapel, external fabric to ensure the building Wellbeing and been sold having been Cefn remains weather-tight and secure. Development featured on the SAVE website. An application for LBC has been submitted and an appropriate scheme of repair and conversion is being discussed with the new owners. Church of St John, Include building on SAVE Britain’s Community The property has been Rhosllanerchrugog Heritage Buildings at Risk Register. Wellbeing and featured on the SAVE website Development and is currently being marketed for sale.
15 Bridges, Weirs and Milestones Town Reservoir, Establish contact with owner. Community A BAR questionnaire was Chirk Wellbeing and sent to the property owner but Development was not returned. This will be followed up through year 2 actions. General Inspection and photographic survey of ‘at risk’ and vulnerable Community Photographic surveys were buildings to be undertaken as part of monitoring and annual review. Wellbeing and undertaken during Development summer/autumn 2012.
16 OBJECTIVE 2: Manage Local Authority Historic Assets to an Appropriate Standard Actions Responsible Department Develop Council- wide property database Assets and Work is ongoing to develop the Economic property database. Development Establish cyclical programme of inspection and maintenance Assets and A visual assessment of all Buildings at Economic Risk and vulnerable structures will be Development undertaken annually. A Year one inspection was completed in September 2012. Continue cross-departmental working group meetings to be held on Assets and Meetings held: a quarterly basis Economic 21 February Development/ 18 April (Wrexham Cemetery) Community 05 July (Wrexham Cemetery) Wellbeing and Development/Environ ment
Property Actions Responsible Department Bersham Ironworks, Year 1 actions accord with those as Assets and Esclusham set out in the County Borough Heritage Economic Strategy 2011-2015 as follows: Development The condition of the Fettling Capital funding has been Shop roof is to be assessed and allocated for the repair of the appropriate action taken to fettling shop roof. An mitigate against further assessment of its condition will deterioration. be undertaken during the winter.
17 Wrexham Cemetery, Offa Conservation Management Plan Assets and Internal meetings have been to be prepared for the site. Economic held in relation to the future of Development/ the site and the preparation of a Environment Conservation Management Community Plan. Wellbeing and Funding options have been Alternative uses for the Development/ discussed with the HLF and an Cemetery Chapels and Lodge outline application submitted. to be explored and potential The condition of the cemetery funding sources to be identified. chapels remains poor and an alternative use is required to prevent the lodge becoming at risk in the short to medium term. A site visit with Cadw is due to Submit funding application to be held on 14th November 2012. Cadw. Plas Kynaston, Cefn Planning brief to be prepared for Community Work is due to commence on the site. Wellbeing and the preparation of the brief Development/ Assets during October/November 2012. Include building on SAVE Britain’s and Economic After discussions it was agreed Heritage Buildings at Risk Register. Development not to include the building on the register at this time. Discussions with the Welsh Explore options for the future re- Georgian Trust have been use of the building with The Welsh ongoing. The Trust has secured Georgian Trust funding for an Options Appraisal which is currently being progressed in discussion with the Council.
18 Holt Castle, Holt Year 1 actions accord with those as Assets and set out in the County Borough Heritage Economic Strategy 2011-2015 as follows: Development Cadw Funding has been Submit funding application to secured from Cadw for Cadw reconsolidation of the masonry. Archaeological excavations Undertake archaeological were completed in mid excavations in advance of September 2012. consolidation work due to commence 2012-2013. Former Empire Cinema, Structural survey to be Assets and Members will be receiving an Rhosddu undertaken. Economic update in December 2012 Continue to explore options for Development through the Corporate Land and the disposal of the building. Buildings Strategy Group. Whitehurst, Chirk Conservation Management Plan Community Work is due to commence on to be prepared to inform Wellbeing and the preparation of a planning planning brief for the site. Development/ brief during October/November Housing and Public 2012. Protection Former Bersham Colliery, Year 1 actions accord with those as Assets and Esclusham set out in the County Borough Heritage Economic Strategy 2011-2015 as follows: Development/ Monitor temporary works to ensure Community The building is being maintained that the Winding Engine House Wellbeing and in a secure and weather-tight building is secure and weather- Development condition. tight. Further action to develop Museum Section 106 monies to be is subject to the release of funding released following under the Section 106 Agreement. commencement of
19 development. Awaiting discharge of pre- commencement conditions. Former Plas Power Condition to be monitored. Assets and Photographic record – Aug 12. No Colliery, Broughton Economic significant change in condition noted. Development Pentre Bychan Condition to be monitored. Assets and Photographic record – Aug 12. No Crematorium, Esclusham Economic significant change in condition noted. Development Bridges Condition to be monitored. Environment Photographic record – Aug/Sept 12. No significant adverse change in condition noted.
Repairs undertaken: Pont Faen, Chirk Hafod y Bwych Bridge, Esclusham. Milestones and Signposts Condition to be monitored. Assets and Photographic record – Aug 12. Economic Deterioration in condition: Development Sign Post at Hafod y Bwych has been removed due to vehicular damage. Requires repair and reinstatement. Milepost opposite Queensbridge, Overton remains dislodged from position. Cast iron plate shows signs of further deterioration.
20 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 Wellbeing and is underway as part of the Development development of the Built Conservation website. Disseminate maintenance literature through Estate Agents, Community Maintenance literature has Wrexham Town Centre Forum, Wrexham Chamber of Tourism and Wellbeing and been distributed to local Trade and other relevant bodies. Development estate agents and through conservation events. Promote maintenance through involvement in national events Community ‘Open Doors’ event was held including SPAB National Maintenance Week. Wellbeing and in September 2012 on Repair Development and Renovation of Historic Buildings. National Maintenance Week event is planned for November 2012. Facilitate Traditional Building Skills Training Courses (3 no. sessions Assets and The following Traditional Building to be held during 2012). Economic Skills Training Courses have been Development/ held: Community Introduction to Lime (May Wellbeing and 2012) Development Repairing and Maintaining Stone on Historic Buildings (September 2012) Traditional Joinery (Due to be held January 2013)
21 APPENDIX 3
BUILDINGS AT RISK (CATEGORIES 1-3)
UPDATED OCTOBER 2012
Record Description Community Grade No. RISK SCORE 1: GRAVE RISK 17272 Pavillion inc Skittle Alley at Cefn Park Abenbury II 1738 Dairy at Plas Power Bersham Coedpoeth II 1720 No.s 9-10 Bunkers Hill Esclusham II 17667 No1 of 6 Graves in graveyard to W of All Saints Church Gresford II 1693 Dymock Arms Maelor South II 17878 Combined Pigsty and Hen House at New Sontley Farm Marchwiel II 19717 Atcherley Lime Kilns, Minera Minera II 19721 Jones Cottages New Brighton Minera II 15731 Vertical Winding Engine House at Wynnstay Colliery Ruabon II* (SAM) 15730 Walker Fanhouse at the Former Wynnstay Colliery Ruabon II (SAM) 15747 Ice House, Wynnstay Ruabon II 15748 Sluice Outlet, Wynnstay Ruabon II 1637 Dovecote at Pickhill Old Hall Sesswick II
RISK SCORE 2: EXTREME RISK 1626 Plas Newydd, Pont Adam Crescent Ruabon II* 85456 Fenn’s Moss Peat Processing Works Bronington II* (SAM)
RISK SCORE 3: AT RISK 85483 Shippon at Brunett Farm Bronington II 85447 Barn and Shippon at Gelli Farm Bronington II 9813 Bryn Seion Chapel, Clayton Road Broughton II 1731 Former Agents House at Site of Brymbo Ironworks Brymbo II* 13484 Bottle Chimney, Mount Zion Brymbo II 1576 Plas Kynaston, Cefn Mawr Cefn II 16871 Baptist Chapel, Newbridge Cefn II 1312 Stone Seat of Huw Morys at Erw Gerrig Farmhouse Ceiriog Ucha II 81157 Cow Shed with Adjoining Cart Shed S. of Fodwen Ceiriog Ucha II 81166 Building at Former Powder Works, Hendre Quarry Ceiriog Ucha II 20232 Arbour within Brynkinnallt Park, Brynkinnallt Chirk II 20235 Dog Kennel and mounting block at Halton Farm Chirk II 20254 Town Reservoir, Llwyn-y-cil Chirk II 16449 Capel Salem, High Street Coedpoeth II 1737 Game Larder at Plas Power, Bersham Coedpoeth II 16453 Bath House in Plas Power Park, Bersham Coedpoeth II 1739 Ice House at Plas Power, Bersham Coedpoeth II 16566 Sign Post at SW End Esclusham II 1589 Hafod House Farmhouse Esclusham II 16552 East Weir in River Clywedog Esclusham II 80887 Farm Ranges at Wern Tower Glyntraian II 80888 Field Barn to North of Er Wallo Glyntraian II 80895 Multi-Purpose Farm Building at Ty’n-llwyn Farm Glyntraian II 17666 1 of 5 Graves in the graveyard to NW of All Saints Church Gresford II 17704 5 of 6 Graves in the graveyard to W of All Saints Church Gresford II
22 17702 3 of 6 Graves in the graveyard to W of All Saints Church Gresford II 17701 2 of 6 Graves in the graveyard to W of All Saints Church Gresford II 17699 4 of 5 Graves in the graveyard to NW of All Saints Church Gresford II 17696 3 of 3 Graves in the graveyard to SE of All Saints Church Gresford II 17695 2 of 3 Graves in the graveyard to SE of All Saints Church Gresford II 17681 Allington Farm Gatehouse, Allington Gresford II 17671 2 of a pair Graves in the graveyard to E of All Saints Gresford II 17670 1 of a pair Graves in the graveyard to E of All Saints Gresford II 17668 Grave of Ann Williams in the graveyard to S of All Saints Gresford II 15830 Former Llay Hall Colliery Chimney and Flue Gwersyllt II 16535 Bridge over Former Railway, Highfield Road Gwersyllt II 16537 Lower Stansty Farmhouse, Stansty Chain Road Gwersyllt II 86930 Boundary Wall and Gateway to NE side of Bettisfield Park Hanmer II 86946 Nickson Family Tombs including Railings, Hanmer Hanmer II 86948 Pandy Holding Hanmer II 86951 Tomb of Henry Parry in Hanmer Churchyard Hanmer II 1595 Holt Castle Holt II* (SAM) 16960 Sundial in Church Yard at Parish Church of St Chad Holt II 19963 Trevor Tower, Garth Llangollen II 19968 Bryn Seion Presbyterian Chapel Llangollen II 19964 Trevor Tower Cottage, Garth Llangollen II 81293 Milestone W of Ddol Hir Llantsantffria II 86966 Multi-Purpose Farm building at Blackhurst Farm Maelor South II 17842 Walled Garden and Bothy at Marchwiel Hall Marchwiel II 17843 Pigsties at Marchwiel Hall Marchwiel II 19727 Wern Cottages, The Wern Minera II 19726 Lime Kiln, The Wern Minera II 1773 2 Chest Tombs adjacent to W boundary of Church Yard, Offa II 1807 Cemetary Chapels, Ruabon Road Offa II 14488 Milepost opposite Drive to Queens Bridge, Ellesmere Overton II 87623 Former Mines Rescue Centre Offa II 1849 The Seven Stars Public House Rhosddu II 17089 Church of St John Evangelist Rhosllanerch II 17462 Lower Honkley Farmhouse Rossett II 15728 Gateway and attached walls to NW of Pn-y-Llan Hall Ruabon II 15743 Tunnel to E of Kitchen Garden at Wynnstay Hall Ruabon II 15749 Cascade, Wynnstay Ruabon II 15744 Ha Ha Walls to E of Kitchen Garden at Wynnstay Hall Ruabon II 15746 Wynnstay Column, Wynnstay Ruabon II* 15745 Boat House Ruabon II 19783 Bridge to W of Stable Courtyard at Emral Hall Worthenbury II 1701 Bridge Cottages, Hurdle View Worthenbury II
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VULNERABLE BUILDINGS (CATEGORY 4)
UPDATED OCTOBER 2012
Entry Building Name Community Grade No.
17274 Gates and Gate Piers at Cefn Park Lodge Abenbury II 17275 Ice House NW of Llwyn Onn Hall Hotel Abenbury II 1748 Entrance Screen to Former Drive of Acton Hall, Chester Rd Acton II 1674 Carriage Shelter (SW of Whitewell Church) Bronington II 85458 Former Stable and Coach House at Green Dragon Farm Bronington II 85459 Garden Walls and Bothy at the Gelli Bronington II 85461 Gate Piers and Attached Walls to Back Drive to Iscoyd Park Bronington II 85469 Kennels at Iscoyd Park Bronington II 85471 Kitchen Garden Walls at Iscoyd Park Bronington II 85473 Lower Wych Bridge Bronington II 85490 Signpost at Road Junction in Higher Wych Bronington II 85494 Stable and Cart House at Tybroughton Hall Bronington II 85501 Ty Bach at Higher Lanes Bank Farm Bronington II 85506 Walls, Gate Piers and Gate between Forecourt and Service Bronington II Yard, Iscoyd Park 85507 Walls, Gate Piers and Gates to Forecourt and Formal Bronington II Garden at Iscoyd Park 85497 Stable at Gelli Farm Bronington II 85448 Barn at Fenns Old Hall Bronington II 15824 Former Plas Power Colliery Heapstead, Colliery Road Broughton II 6633 Church of St Peters, Brynteg Broughton II 1757 Kingsmill Bridge over River Clywedog, Kingsmill Road Caia Park II 1758 Willow Bridge, with adjacent Railings and Culvert Arch Caia Park II 16475 Kingsmill Bridge Over River Gwenfro, Kingsmill Road Caia Park II 16873 Entrance Gates and Railings at Newbridge Lodge Cefn I 651 Pont-y-Felin Ceiriog Ucha II 614 Pont-y-Meibion Ceiriog Ucha II 602 Dolwen Ceiriog Ucha II 81151 Old Mill Welsh Shop Ceiriog Ucha II 81153 Llan-gau Ceiriog Ucha II 81159 Pentre Bach Ceiriog Ucha II 1286 Whitehurst Garden Wall, Gatepiers and Gates Chirk II 20224 Upper Terrace Wall at Whitehurst Gardens Chirk II 20225 Second Terrace Wall at Whitehurst Gardens Chirk II 20226 Lowest Terrace Wall at Whitehurst Gardens Chirk II 20231 Screen Wall to the Service Yard at Brynkinallt Hall Chirk II 617 Trevor House Chirk II 20262 Farm Building at Fron-uchaf Farm, with Front Garden Wall Chirk II 20265 The Kennels Chirk II 20267 Wall on the NE side of the Driveway to the Stables Chirk II 20273 Deer Park Wall Chirk II 601 Pont-y-blew Chirk II 20247 Ha-Ha at the E end of the E Garden, Chirk Castle Chirk II 20208 Trevor Mausoleum in Churchyard of the Church of St Mary Chirk II 20210 Railway Viaduct over River Ceiriog Chirk II* 20204 Sundial in Churchyard of the Church of St Mary Chirk II 20209 Chirk Tunnel N Portals, and Chirk Basin Chirk II*
24 20205 Ward Monument in Churchyard of the Church of St Mary Chirk II 20230 Lady’s Bridge , Brynkinnallt Park, Brynkinnallt Chirk II 20234 Two adjoining ranges of farm buildings with a horse gin, Chirk II Halton Farm 20269 Dovecote – Chirk Castle Chirk II* 16456 Wall to Plas Power Park SW of Rhosberse Lodge, Bersham Coedpoeth II 16452 Stable Block at Plas Power, Bersham Coepoeth II 16451 Entrance Gates to Park Road Coedpoeth II 16572 Gate Piers at Hafod-y-Bwych Hall Esclusham II 16564 Hafod-y-bwch Bridge Esclusham II 16558 Western Weir on the River Clywedog Esclusham II 16555 Caeau Weir Esclusham II 16554 Caeau Bridge Esclusham II 1715 Pentrebychan Hall Dovecote Esclusham II 15825 Bersham Colliery Winding Engine House, Rhostyllen Esclusham II 1586 Octagonal Building at Bersham Ironworks Site Esclusham II* 16557 Bridge Gates and Railings at Bersham Lodge Esclusham II 80885 Castle Mill Bridge Glyntraian II 80886 Cow-House with Attached Cart Shed and Stables at Glyntraian II Llangwryd Uchaf 80889 Former Waiting Room, Glyn Valley Tramway, Dolywern Glyntraian II 80897 Pontfadog Bridge Glyntraian II 80899 Talygarth Isaf Farm Glyntraian II 17703 No.4 0f 6 Graves in the Graveyard to W of All Saints Gresford II Church 17698 No.3 of 5 Graves in the Graveyard to NW of All Saints Gresford II Church 17705 No 6 of 6 Graves in the Graveyard to W of All Saints Gresford II Church 17672 Graveyard Wall and Gatepiers to All Saints Church Gresford II 17669 No.1 of 3 Graves in the Graveyard to SE of All Saints Gresford II Church 17697 2 of 5 Graves in the graveyard to NW of All Saints Church Gresford II 17700 5 of 5 Graves in the graveyard to NW of All Saints Church Gresford II 15829 Former Llay Hall Colliery Workshops Gwersyllt II 15827 Former Llay Hall Colliery Engine House Gwersyllt II 86949 Revetment and Balustrade to Forecourt and Formal Garden Hanmer II of Bettisfield Park 1742 Holt Bridge Holt I 16959 Former Baptist Chapel - Forecourt Walls, Gates and Holt II Railings 1602 Pont Cysylltau Llangollen Rural I 19971 Kilns at Wood Bank, Trevor Llangollen Rural II 19962 Lime Kilns Llangollen Rural II 81288 Former House S of the Woolpack Llansantffraid GC II 81290 Grave Monument to Rev Robert Ellis Llansantffraid GC II 86958 Bettisfield Bridge Maelor South II 86962 Cornhill Bridge Maelor South II 86968 Ryd-y-Cyffin Farmhouse Maelor South II 86972 Stryt Lydan Maelor South II 17851 Cupola to SE of the House, Erddig Marchwiel II 17880 Former House at the Groves, Sontley Marchwiel II 17877 Former Stables at New Sontley Farm, Sontley, Erddig Marchwiel II 17841 Stables at Marchwiel Hall Marchwiel II 17858 Garden Walls to N side of Formal Garden incl. Gate Piers, Marchwiel II Gates and Alcove, Erddig
25 17870 Bridge over the Black Brook, Erddig Marchwiel II
17849 Churchyard Walls, Gatepiers, Railings and gates to S of Marchwiel II Church SS Marcella and Deiniol 17860 Garden Walls to S side of Formal Garden including Marchwiel II Gatepiers, Gates and Alcove at Erddig 19725 St Andrews Church Minera II 1809 Gate Piers to Cemetary, Ruabon Road (NW Side) Offa II 1772 No.s 1 & 2 Chest Tombs, W of Church of St Giles, Church Offa II St (S Side) 1811 Gate Piers & Boundary Walls to No.1 Salisbury Road (NE Offa II Side) 16489 Gate Piers and Boundary Wall to No.3, Salisbury Road (NE Offa II Side) 16490 Gate Piers and Boundary Wall to No.5, Salisbury Road (NE Offa II Side) 1771 Sundial to West of Church of St Giles, Church St (S Side) Offa II 16486 Railing to Cemetary, Ruabon Road (NW Side) Offa II 1741 Bartons Bridge, Knolton Overton II 1728 Telephone Call-Box, High Street (W Side) Overton II 14442 Jubilee Pump, Station Road (N Side) Overton II 14451 Outbuildings Attached at Rear of Fairfield, Salop Road (E Overton II Side) 14457 Railings and Gates to No 16, 17 and 18 Salop Road (W Overton II Side) 14472 Poulton Bridge, Cloy Lane, Cloy Overton II 14478 Knolton Mission Church, Knolton Bryn Overton II 14489 Mile Post Adjacent to Trotting Mare Public House Ellesmere Overton II Road 17088 War Memorial Penycae II 1843 Central Arcade, Hope Street (N Side) Rhosddu II 17463 Pergola and Gazebo at Darland Hall Rossett II 17456 Cooks Bridge Rossett II 15686 Hearse Shed, Church Street Ruabon II 15726 Gate Piers and Gates Beside Front Lodge, Pen-y-Lan Ruabon II 15750 Plunge Pool, Wynnstay Ruabon II 15723 Wynnstay Kennels Ruabon II* 15757 House attached to School Room, Wynnstay Ruabon II 15754 Gates and Gate Piers at Bakers Lodge, Wynnstay Ruabon II 1550 Ruabon Gates, Park Street Ruabon II 1719 Ruabon Railway Station Ruabon II 15693 Mary’s Salon, Church Street Ruabon II 1638 Pickhill Farmhouse Sesswick II 18062 Parkey Farmhouse Sesswick II 18059 Pickhill Bridge Sesswick II 19779 Worthenbury Bridge Worthenbury II
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YEAR TWO ACTION PLAN
OBJECTIVE 1: Reduce the Number of Buildings at Risk Property Actions Responsible Department Estate Buildings and Garden Structures Wynnstay, Ruabon Support Welsh Historic Gardens Trust in their bid for funding to Community Wellbeing the Heritage Lottery Fund ensuring involvement from other and Development relevant parties Evaluate site for potential Conservation Area designation Initiate discussions with the principal landowner Plas Power, Coedpoeth Oversee additional urgent works to the Dairy and monitor the Community Wellbeing effectiveness of all temporary protective measures and Development Cefn Park, Abenbury Continue to explore funding options and alternative uses with the Community Wellbeing property owner and Development Pickhill Old Hall, Sesswick Continue negotiations with the owner to prevent further Community Wellbeing deterioration in the condition of the structure and Development Marchwiel Hall, Marchwiel Continue discussions with the owner to find a sustainable future Community Wellbeing for the estate. and Development Domestic Buildings Jones Cottages, Minera Continue to monitor temporary works Community Wellbeing Explore potential for Assistance through the Empty Property and Development scheme.
27 Oversee urgent works to front boundary wall as required. Plas Newydd, Ruabon Agree a programme for recording with the RCAHMW Community Wellbeing Continue to monitor ongoing repairs and Development Hafod House Farmhouse, Establish contact with owner Community Wellbeing Esclusham and Development Wern Cottages, Minera Continue investigations into the ownership of the property Community Wellbeing Explore potential for Assistance through the Empty Property and Development scheme. Lower Stansty Farmhouse, Continue to support the efforts of the owner to secure Listed Community Wellbeing Gwersylt Building Consent for the repair and renovation of the property. and Development Trevor Tower Cottage, Establish contact with owner Community Wellbeing Llangollen Rural and Development Trevor Tower, Llangollen Rural Establish contact with owner Community Wellbeing and Development Lower Honkley Farm, Rossett Monitor implementation of Listed Building Consent through Community Wellbeing regular site inspections and Development Pandy Holding, Hanmer Continue discussions to secure repairs to the building fabric and Community Wellbeing bring the building back into habitable use. and Development Bridge Cottages, Worthenbury Monitor implementation of Listed Building Consent through Community Wellbeing regular site inspections and Development Cemetery and Graveyard Structures, Monuments and Memorials All Saints Parish Churchyard, Continue to support the Open Church Network in their exploration Community Wellbeing Gresford of potential project and funding options. and Development Stone Seat to Huw Morris, Establish contact with owner. Community Wellbeing Ceiriog Ucha and Development
Church of St Chad Continue to support the Open Church Network in their exploration Community Wellbeing Churchyard, Hanmer of potential project and funding options. and Development
28 Parish Church of St Chad Continue to support the Open Church Network in their exploration Community Wellbeing Churchyard, Holt of potential project and funding options. and Development St Giles Parish Churchyard, Continue to support the Open Church Network in their exploration Community Wellbeing Offa of potential project and funding options. and Development Commercial Properties Dymock Arms, Maelor South Continue to support the efforts of the owner to secure Listed Community Wellbeing Building Consent for the repair and renovation of the property. and Development Continue to monitor the condition of the property through regular site inspections. Agricultural and Ancillary Buildings Combined Pig Sties and Hen Continue discussions with the National Trust to secure repair of Community Wellbeing House, New Sontley Farm, the building fabric. and Development Marchwiel Shippon at Brunett Farm, Continue discussions with the property owner to secure essential Community Wellbeing Bronington repairs to the building fabric and explore options for re-use. and Development Continue to monitor condition on a quarterly basis. Dog Kennel and Mounting Establish contact with owner Community Wellbeing Block, Halton Farm, Chirk and Development Field Barn, Er Wallo Establish contact with owner Community Wellbeing and Development Multi-Purpose Farm Building at Establish contact with owner Community Wellbeing Tyn-Llwyn Farm, Glyntraian and Development Multi- Purpose Farm Building Continue discussions with the property owner to secure essential Community Wellbeing at Blackhurst Farm, Maelor repairs to the building fabric and explore options for re-use. and Development South Barn and Shippon at Gelli Establish contact with owner through BAR Questionnaire Community Wellbeing Farm and Development Cow Shed and Adjoining Cart Initiate discussions with land agent to secure necessary repairs Community Wellbeing Shed S of Fodwen and discuss options to address maintenance backlog within the and Development
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Farm Ranges at Wern Tower Establish contact with owner through BAR Questionnaire Community Wellbeing and Development Industrial Buildings
Atcherley Lime Kilns, Minera Advise owner on responsibilities and implications of both listed Community Wellbeing building status and SSSI designation in relation to works of repair and Development Vertical Winding Engine Condition to be monitored annually Community Wellbeing Engine House, Ruabon and Development Walker Fanhouse, Ruabon Condition to be monitored annually Community Wellbeing and Development Fenn’s Moss Peat Processing Condition to be monitored annually Community Wellbeing Plant, Bronington and Development Agents House, Brymbo Based upon the updated Structural Engineers report, request Community Wellbeing Ironworks, Brymbo recommendations and cost estimates for roof repairs. and Development/ Assist landowner in exploring funding options for urgent works Assets and Economic Prevent further deterioration in condition through statutory Development powers if required. Condition to be monitored on a quarterly basis. Continue to support the actions of the Brymbo Heritage Group Ltd. Former Powder Works, Ceiriog Establish contact with owner and Glyn Valley Tramway Group. Community Wellbeing Ucha and Development Former Mine’s Rescue Centre, Continue to support the efforts of the owner to secure Listed Community Wellbeing Offa Building Consent for the repair and renovation of the property. and Development Continue to monitor the condition of the property through regular site inspections. Lime Kiln, The Wern, Minera Establish contact with owner through Land Registry/BAR Community Wellbeing
30 Questionnaire and Development Churches and Chapels Cefn Bychan, Newbridge Continue to support the efforts of the owner to secure Listed Community Wellbeing Baptist Chapel, Cefn Building Consent for the repair and renovation of the property. and Development Continue to monitor the condition of the property through regular site inspections. Church of St John, Include building on SAVE Britain’s Heritage Buildings at Risk Community Wellbeing Rhosllanerchrugog Register and Development 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 purchasers as required Capel Salem, High Street, Include building on SAVE Britain’s Heritage Buildings at Risk Community Wellbeing Coedpoeth Register and Development 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 Bryn Seion Chapel, Clayton Monitor implementation of Listed Building Consent through Community Wellbeing Road, Broughton regular site inspections and Development Bridges, Weirs and Milestones Town Reservoir, Chirk Establish contact with owner. Community Wellbeing and Development
Bridge over Former Railway, Initiate discussions with the land owner with the view to securing Community Wellbeing Highfield Road, Gwesyllt repairs to the parapet. and Development
31 General Inspection and photographic survey of ‘at risk’ and vulnerable buildings to be undertaken as part of Community Wellbeing monitoring and annual review. 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 quarterly basis Assets and Economic Development/ Community Wellbeing and Development/Environment Property Actions Responsible Department Bersham Ironworks, Year 2 actions accord with those as set out in the County Borough Assets and Economic Esclusham Heritage Strategy 2011-2015 as follows: Development 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 Conservation Management Plan to be prepared for the site. Assets and Economic Alternative uses for the Cemetery Chapels and Lodge to be Development/ Community explored and potential funding sources to be identified. Wellbeing and Submit funding application to Cadw/HLF as appropriate Development/ Environment Plas Kynaston, Cefn Planning brief to be prepared for the site. Community Wellbeing and Continue to support the actions of the Welsh Georgian Trust in Development/ Assets and
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Holt Castle, Holt Year 2 actions accord with those as set out in the County Borough Assets and Economic Heritage Strategy 2011-2015 as follows: Development Consolidation work due to commence 2013/2014. Former Empire Cinema, Structural survey to be undertaken. Assets and Economic Rhosddu Continue to explore options for the disposal of the building. Development Whitehurst, Chirk Conservation Management Plan to be prepared to inform Community Wellbeing and planning brief for the site. Development/ Drainage survey and vegetation clearance to be undertaken to Housing and Public enable further investigation into the condition of the walls and Protection to establish extent of remedial works.
Former Bersham Colliery, Year 2 actions accord with those as set out in the County Borough Assets and Economic Esclusham Heritage Strategy 2011-2015 as follows: Development/ Monitor temporary works to ensure that the Winding Engine Community Wellbeing and House building is secure and weather-tight. Development Further action to develop Museum is subject to the release of funding under the Section 106 Agreement. Milepost Opposite Drive to Secure repairs and reinstatement Queens Bridge Sign Post at SW End Secure repairs and reinstatement Former Plas Power Colliery, Condition to be monitored. Assets and Economic Broughton Development Pentre Bychan Crematorium, Condition to be monitored. Assets and Economic Esclusham Development Bridges Condition to be monitored. Environment Milestones and Signposts Condition to be monitored. Assets and Economic Development
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OBJECTIVE 3: Ensure the Value of the Historic Environment is Appreciated and Understood Actions Responsible Department Develop Buildings at Risk website Community Wellbeing and Development Disseminate maintenance literature at conservation events and through Estate Agents, Wrexham Town Community Wellbeing Centre Forum, Wrexham Chamber of Tourism and Trade and other relevant bodies. and Development Promote maintenance through involvement in national events including SPAB National Maintenance Community Wellbeing Week and Open Doors and Development Facilitate Traditional Building Skills Training Courses (3 no. sessions to be held during 2013). Assets and Economic Development/ Community Wellbeing and Development Establish historic building owner’s database (to include owners of listed buildings and buildings in Community Wellbeing Conservation Areas. and Development Publish and disseminate conservation newsletter through owners database Community Wellbeing and Development
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