Rhyl development ‘in final phase’ at site of homes sketched by Lowry

The Edward Henry Street scheme, led by housing association ClwydAlyn, will see 13 three-bedroom, affordable, energy efficient houses built, replacing 33 now-demolished flats.

In doing so, the houses which formed a 1929 sketch by the artist, LS Lowry, will be replaced.

A £3.89million project, it started in October 2022 and was initially scheduled to be completed by April 2024.

That was then put back to August 2024, but ClwydAlyn has now said an autumn completion date is now likely.

In a statement, ClwydAlyn said: “We’re pleased to say that positive progress has been made so far on the development of Edward Henry Street and we’re now in the final phase of this development. 

“Although the site has progressed well, we have been faced with unexpected delays.

“As we continue to meet our high standards across the whole development, the opening is now deferred to the autumn.

“We will keep you updated if this changes.”

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Projected images of what the new development will look like (Image: ClwydAlyn)

The previous delay was due to the detail required in rebuilding the conservation area properties.

When the scheme is complete, an event will be organised for key stakeholders to view the development before residents move in.

Rhyl-based firm, NWPS Construction LTD, is delivering the construction work, having worked with ClwydAlyn previously on numerous successful projects.

All of the properties’ heating and energy will come from air source heat pumps and solar panels, while all their timber-framed structure and high insulation levels will add to their energy efficiency.

Development works at the Edward Henry Street site, August 2023 (Image: Newsquest)

There will be 40m² of garden space for each house, as well as a patio and an outdoor storage area.

Each property will have its own car parking space and electric vehicle charging point, while some will also include exterior bird spikes to deter seagulls.

Car parking space for visitors will also be available.

ClwydAlyn already owned the entirety of the side of Edward Henry Street on which the new homes are being built.

It is estimated that tenants will have to pay approximately £450 per month to rent one of the new homes.

The area of the site which will become garden and car parking space (Image: Newsquest)

The houses are due to be available on both social and intermediate rents.

Of the 13 new three-storey homes, five fall into Rhyl’s “conservation area”, so will look the same as the flats whose place they have taken, in order to preserve the area’s heritage.

This scheme is part of ClwydAlyn's development programme to deliver further 1,500 new homes in North Wales by 2025 at an investment of £250m, bringing the total number of homes in management to more than 7,500.