Eight self-contained flats at The Royal Hotel, Llangollen
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Denbighshire Planning Committee on 5 Nov 2025.
What is proposed
The application seeks an extension and alterations to form eight self-contained flats, with internal, external and associated works.
“03/2024/1213/LBC Proposal - Extension and alteration to existing building to form 8 self-contained flats including internal and external alterations and associated works (Listed Building Consent) Location - The Royal Hotel Bridge Street, Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL20 8PG”
Officer report
The site and building
The Royal Hotel is a Grade II listed building beside the River Dee, within the town centre, conservation area and heritage settings.
“Summary of proposals 1.1.1 The application relates to the proposed extension and alteration to existing building to form 8 self contained flats including use of land as parking and associated works at The Royal Hotel, Bridge Street, Llangollen. A similar four-storey extension and some other works benefit from extant permissions 03/2022/0173 (full planning permission) and 03/2022/0174 (listed building consent) for 'Demolition of existing extension.”
“Adjacent to the property is the cenotaph. Directly to the north is the River Dee which the balconies overhang. The hotel is not currently in use and internally and externally is in a state of disrepair. The whole hotel would require a full renovation before it could be brought back into a feasible use. Relevant planning constraints/considerations 1.3.1 The application site is located within the Development Boundary. The site forms part of the Town Centre Boundary.”
Officer report
Earlier permissions and changes
Earlier permissions covered hotel extensions and alterations, while the current scheme was reduced from twelve units to eight and its roof design changed.
“Subsequent permission has also been approved 03/2024/1027/PF and 03/2024/1028/LBC for the internal and external alterations, including extension with roof terrace and associated works for the hotel only. Developments/changes since the original submission 1.5.1 The proposed scheme has been reduced from 12 units to 8 units.”
“Installation of canopy and decking to rear and associated works. GRANTED 07/07/2022. 2.27 03/2022/0174 Demolition of existing extension and erection of replacement four storey extension to side and rear. Erection of two storey extension to existing courtyard. Extension to existing rear balcony including installation of canopy and decking. Alterations to internal room layouts. Repair works to external goods and windows and associated works (Listed Building Application).”
Officer report
Consultation responses
The conservation officer raised no objection subject to conditions, the town council maintained earlier concerns, and no public representations were received.
“DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL CONSULTEES Conservation Officer Following amendments to the scheme and detailed design of the parapet roof, no objections subject to conditions. RESPONSE TO PUBLICITY: No representations received.”
Officer report
The committee vote
The application was proposed for approval, seconded, and supported unanimously by eighteen members with no votes against or abstentions.
“Proposal – Councillor Karen Edwards proposed the application be granted in accordance with officer recommendations, seconded by Councillor Alan James.”
Minutes
Sources
- Denbighshire Planning Committee minutes, 5 November 2025
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Denbighshire's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Denbighshire
- Date
- Wednesday 5 November 2025
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Minutes
- The council's minutes
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- Agenda and papers (council website)
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- The application (council website)
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This committee's year
14 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 1 against officer advice.
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