Demolition of Historic Wrexham Pub to Make Way For New Homes

A historic Rossett pub is to be demolished and replaced with two modern homes, after planning proposals were approved by Wrexham’s Planning Committee earlier today. 

Plans to demolish the Golden Grove Inn on Llyndir Lane were today passed unanimously by councillors, who voted in favour of demolishing the property and using the site to develop two, modern four bedroom properties.

The building has previously been used as a public house and was listed (and subsequently de-listed) by Cadw in 1997 because it had been ‘extensively and irreversibly altered in an out of character manner’.

Much speculation has surrounded the exact age of the property, with some believing the building dates back to the 13th Century. However comments made by Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust in the report state: “It is clear from the report that approximately 20% of the original 17th century cottage survives within the much altered later extensions.

“The poor survival of the original structure does not merit any protection and sufficient recording work has been completed to update information held within the Historic Environment Record. There is no truth to the c. 1960’s assignment of the building to a 13th century origin as displayed on the pub signage and this can be confidently dismissed. We would therefore have no objection to the demolition proposals.”

A spokesperson speaking in favour the  development told the Planning Committee today that interest had been expressed in the buildings, however a reliable history was established via an archaeological survey.

Despite strong opposition from campaigners who submitted a petition carrying over 1000 signatures against the development; few comments regarding the loss of the building were made by members of the committee.

The main concern raised by Cllr Mike Edwards and Cllr David Griffiths focused on the proposed wall which would surround the development and whether or not it was in-keeping with it’s surroundings.

The proposals were passed unanimously by members of the committee, who added a condition for ‘appropriate landscaping and boundary treatment’ to the planning conditions.