Conwy Council Reject Application To Demolish Art Deco House Believed To Have Been Designed by Colwyn Foulkes
Plans to demolish an Art Deco house in Rhos on Sea believed to have been designed by a famous Welsh architect Colwyn Foulkes have sparked major concerns, so much so that a new campaign group has been set up to fight against the destruction of the area's heritage and this building is one of our major concerns.
The group called Conwy County Heritage watch has stated that this destruction is destroying the area.
1 by 1 these stunning houses are being torn down for blocks of flats sold for more than local people can afford.
This stunning house is at risk of being lost and the developers who have already torn down two other historic buildings, one for a huge carbuncle block of flats.
There are worrying developments in Colwyn Bays conservation area, Abergele Road, and Eirias Park, and the Bee Hotel in Abergele.
BBC energy & environment analyst have now stated due to Climate change: Construction companies have been told to stop knocking down buildings and that all developments should consider restoration and conversion as a 1st option due to the Carbon Emissions and quote "Making bricks and steel creates vast amounts of CO2, with cement alone causing 8% of global emissions."See https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-586...
This house is a major part of our heritage, Colwyn Foulkes is responsible for building some of the most stunning buildings in our area https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidney_Colwyn_Foulke... We are asking that Conwy Council turn down this building and the application for demolition, and instead add this building to the Local Buildings of Historic interest Register. This building needs to be converted, not destroyed.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
December 4, 2021
December 2, 2021
WE ARE TEARING DOWN ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY FOR UNNECESSARY FLATS AND I AM BEYOND FURIOUS!! WE ARE RAPIDLY APPROACHING 500 SIGNATURES SO LETS PUSH THIS OVER THE TOP RIGHT NOW TO STOP THE BULLDOZERS!!
November 25, 2021
THE MOMENTUM BEHIND SAVING THIS ART DECO GEM IS ABSOLUTELY UNSTOPPABLE!! I AM COMPLETELY BLOWN AWAY BY THE PASSION YOU ALL HAVE SHOWN FOR PROTECTING OUR LOCAL HISTORY FROM DESTRUCTION!!
Reached 100 supporters
November 7, 2021
November 5, 2021
WE ARE ALMOST AT THE 100 SIGNATURE MILESTONE AND THE ENERGY IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC!! PUSH THIS LINK OUT TO EVERY PERSON YOU KNOW BEFORE WE HIT THAT TARGET BECAUSE THE COUNCIL NEEDS TO SEE OUR POWER RIGHT NOW!!
371 Comments
A beautiful building, which could be made even more wonderful with a sympathetic restoration. In an age of climate crisis why are we demolishing useable (and beautiful) buildings to use even more energy rebuilding
Buildings like this bring character to the town and stop it being identikit. It’s part of our history. George Clarke's Old House, New Home TV show had a similar house refurb (Red Rails). There’s a real opportunity here.
Used to pass this house on my way to school everyday. One of the few unique buildings in Colwyn Bay. Are we not meant to have any art deco houses in the future because 20th century buildings aren't preserved???
This landmark building should be saved from demolition and restored to its former glory. The current design makes a fantastic statement on its corner position, and sea views. Art Deco and local renowned architect designed, by Colwyn foulkes, it should be preserved for future generations.
Conwy Council needs to act NOW to save these iconic buildings. They allowed the destruction of the Vale pub in Glan Conwy! a landmark for the last 100 years. Which has now been replaced by glorified high-rise terraced houses that none of the locals can afford @ £545K !!!!
Save this house!
Far too important to be demolished. It should be listed.
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Conwy Council Reject Application To Demolish Art Deco House Believed To Have Been Designed by Colwyn Foulkes
Plans to demolish an Art Deco house in Rhos on Sea believed to have been designed by a famous Welsh architect Colwyn Foulkes have sparked major concerns, so much so that a new campaign group has been set up to fight against the destruction of the area's heritage and this building is one of our major concerns.
The group called Conwy County Heritage watch has stated that this destruction is destroying the area.
1 by 1 these stunning houses are being torn down for blocks of flats sold for more than local people can afford.
This stunning house is at risk of being lost and the developers who have already torn down two other historic buildings, one for a huge carbuncle block of flats.
There are worrying developments in Colwyn Bays conservation area, Abergele Road, and Eirias Park, and the Bee Hotel in Abergele.
BBC energy & environment analyst have now stated due to Climate change: Construction companies have been told to stop knocking down buildings and that all developments should consider restoration and conversion as a 1st option due to the Carbon Emissions and quote "Making bricks and steel creates vast amounts of CO2, with cement alone causing 8% of global emissions."See https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-586...
This house is a major part of our heritage, Colwyn Foulkes is responsible for building some of the most stunning buildings in our area https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidney_Colwyn_Foulke... We are asking that Conwy Council turn down this building and the application for demolition, and instead add this building to the Local Buildings of Historic interest Register. This building needs to be converted, not destroyed.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
December 4, 2021
December 2, 2021
WE ARE TEARING DOWN ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY FOR UNNECESSARY FLATS AND I AM BEYOND FURIOUS!! WE ARE RAPIDLY APPROACHING 500 SIGNATURES SO LETS PUSH THIS OVER THE TOP RIGHT NOW TO STOP THE BULLDOZERS!!
November 25, 2021
THE MOMENTUM BEHIND SAVING THIS ART DECO GEM IS ABSOLUTELY UNSTOPPABLE!! I AM COMPLETELY BLOWN AWAY BY THE PASSION YOU ALL HAVE SHOWN FOR PROTECTING OUR LOCAL HISTORY FROM DESTRUCTION!!
Reached 100 supporters
November 7, 2021
November 5, 2021
WE ARE ALMOST AT THE 100 SIGNATURE MILESTONE AND THE ENERGY IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC!! PUSH THIS LINK OUT TO EVERY PERSON YOU KNOW BEFORE WE HIT THAT TARGET BECAUSE THE COUNCIL NEEDS TO SEE OUR POWER RIGHT NOW!!
371 Comments
Colwyn Foulkes' groundbreaking, ambitious works in north Wales should be celebrated and showcased, not demolished. This is an exceptional building which deserves a more nuanced, practical and informed approach to its conservation and ongoing use.
A beautiful building, which could be made even more wonderful with a sympathetic restoration. In an age of climate crisis why are we demolishing useable (and beautiful) buildings to use even more energy rebuilding
Buildings like this bring character to the town and stop it being identikit. It’s part of our history. George Clarke's Old House, New Home TV show had a similar house refurb (Red Rails). There’s a real opportunity here.
Used to pass this house on my way to school everyday. One of the few unique buildings in Colwyn Bay. Are we not meant to have any art deco houses in the future because 20th century buildings aren't preserved???
This landmark building should be saved from demolition and restored to its former glory. The current design makes a fantastic statement on its corner position, and sea views. Art Deco and local renowned architect designed, by Colwyn foulkes, it should be preserved for future generations.
Conwy Council needs to act NOW to save these iconic buildings. They allowed the destruction of the Vale pub in Glan Conwy! a landmark for the last 100 years. Which has now been replaced by glorified high-rise terraced houses that none of the locals can afford @ £545K !!!!
Save this house!
Far too important to be demolished. It should be listed.
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Colwyn Foulkes' groundbreaking, ambitious works in north Wales should be celebrated and showcased, not demolished. This is an exceptional building which deserves a more nuanced, practical and informed approach to its conservation and ongoing use.