Pottery Celeb looks to convert Capel Salem in Pwlleli into pottery studio
THE star of Channel 4’s The Great Pottery Throw Down is seeking permission to convert a dilapidated Grade II listed Gwynedd chapel. Keith Brymer Jones, a master potter, and his wife Marjory Hogarth purchased Capel Salem in the centre of…
Multi-million coastal flooding safeguard for Bangor begins
A MULTI-million scheme to safeguard one of Bangor’s oldest communities from coastal flooding is getting underway. The sea defence scheme described as “significant,” will aim to protect the residents and businesses, around 193 properties, in lower Hirael and starts this…
Gwynedd residents & visitors given opportunity to shape future of cycle, walk and wheel routes in Bangor
GWYNEDD residents and visitors are being asked to help shape the future of ‘safe travel’ in Bangor by considering new ‘cycle, walk and wheel’ route ideas. The Active Travel Infrastructure scheme concerns the Penrhos Road, the Faenol Roundabout, Penchwintan Road,…
Planning to extend Gwynedd caravan site described as ‘an important provider for tourism’ given green-light
PROPOSALS to extend a Gwynedd caravan site described as an “important provider for tourism” has been given the green light by planners. Cyngor Gwynedd agreed to a full planning application for an extension at the Tyn Y Coed caravan park…
Small renewable energy scheme aims to contribute to local and national decarbonisation objectives
A SMALL scale renewable energy scheme with big aims to “contribute to local and national energy decarbonisation objectives” is to come before Gwynedd council planners. Cyngor Gwynedd’s planning department has received an application for a domestic 48sq metre solar array….
Gwynedd School in ‘thriving’ Welsh-speaking community set to benefit from extension planning
A GWYNEDD school considered to be in a “thriving” Welsh-speaking community is to get a boost. Cyngor Gwynedd is set to extend the building at the Welsh medium Ysgol Gynradd Chwilog, near Pwllheli. Plans have been submitted for the erection…
Plans to develop stables at historic estate in Bangor received by Gwynedd planners
AN application to develop stables at a private hall within the walls of an historic estate in Bangor has been received by Gwynedd planners. The planning application calls for Listed Building Consent at an address listed as the Old Manor…
‘Positive response’ as Bangor’s Cathedral pews replaced with modern furniture
The old and new has come together at Bangor’s ancient Cathedral after traditional old oak pews have been replaced with brand new modern stackable furniture. New lighter in weight and colour oak seating, as well as an altar table, lectern,…
‘Ghost’ industrial park in Bangor sees first business plans in over 20 years
AN ill-fated multi-million pound ‘ghost’ industrial park in Bangor is finally starting to attract business. Cyngor Gwynedd’s planning committee has agreed plans for a builders’ merchant, buildings and units development at Parc Bryn Cegin. When first mooted in 2000 it…
Plans to convert former nightclub on Bangor high street into homes welcomed by Council
PLANS to develop a former Bangor nightclub into homes has been welcomed as part of hopes to regenerate the city centre. There were no objections to a scheme to convert the former, empty Lounge club and bar building on High…