Museum repair and refurbishment at Ceredigion Museum, Colliseum, Aberystwyth

“Rhif y Cais / Application Reference A250216 Derbyniwyd / Received19-03-2025 Y Bwriad / Proposal External and internal repairs, rehabilitation and refurbishment of external walls, replacement roofworks, rooflights and associated works.”

“Masonry repairs Replacement leadwork to cupolas Lead dressing to projecting cornices Replacement roof – main ranges Replacement rooflights Window repairs New render over exposed stonework to southeast and north east brick gables Capping / repairs to chimney stacks Formation of new lead gutter channel to main range Replacement and new rainwater goods Reintroduction of solar PV panels Internally Plaster repairs and replacement Structural repairs (steel beams and timber…”

“Planning history There are a number of planning applications relating to this site. The most relevant are as follows: 781305MU Listed building consent. Restoration works to Coliseum Cinema. Approved subject to conditions 03.01.1979 900429 Listed building consent. Demolition of three chimneys. Consent granted 01.10.1990 A021126LB Listed building consent. Installation of 4no Air Conditioning Cassettes to Sales floor and 1no Air Conditioning Cassette to office.”

“ASSESSMENT The works proposed to repair and restore the building are welcomed overall, although some additional details / conditions are considered to be required. This is particularly the case where additional investigations are required and the details of what remedial works will be necessary are not yet clear. A condition is proposed in relation to this.”

“The proposals are considered to be appropriate and in line with the relevant legislation and planning policy and guidance that seeks to protect the historic environment, however further details are required in order to ensure that the details, materials, and methods proposed are appropriate. The Local Planning Authority is therefore recommending that the application is approved, subject to conditions.”

“CONSULTATION RESPONSES Historic Buildings and Places: HB&P welcomes and supports the range of repairs and works that are proposed within the application to address current failures with the building fabric and to ensure the building remains in a state of good repair into the future. We are happy to defer to Council’s advice regarding appropriate conditions for the works.”

“In particular, external lighting around the recommended enhancement must be carefully designed to avoid any impact upon bats (Institution of Lighting Professionals, Guidance Note GN08/23). Any external lighting scheme proposed for this application must comply with the lighting principles outlined within the guidance referenced above. See appendix 2 for additional information.”

“A250216 External and internal repairs, rehabilitation and refurbishment of external walls, replacement roofworks, rooflights and associated works, Ceredigion Museum, Colliseum, 57 Terrace Road, Aberystwyth…”

“To APPROVE the application subject to conditions.”