Plans to convert former town centre office space into over 20 flats

More than 20 new flats could be developed in Wrexham town centre.

An application submitted to the local authority proposes that former office space on the first and second floors of 39 to 41 High Street are converted into one bedroom flats.

Applicants Cadnant Planning say the 23 apartments will “assist in providing accommodation for those who can either not afford larger and more expensive accommodation, as many are priced out of the current market.”

The company also notes that the development will also provide housing in a location “where a car is not required as occupants will be able to walk to work or use public transport which will reduce reliance on the use of private cars.”

If the plans are approved 10 apartments would be created on the first and second floors of 38-39 High Street and six apartments on the first floor of 40-41 High Street, along with the plant room, and a further seven on the second floor, along with communal laundry facilities.

Plans submitted by the company show that development would be made up of studio apartments.

It is also noted that access to the first and second floors will be from existing staircases and entrances on the ground floor.

No parking is proposed for the redevelopment, with the applicants stating that the “site comprises the building with little external outside space.”

The applicants conclude: “The proposed creation of apartments at 38-41 High Street Wrexham is intended to provide much needed residential accommodation in a highly sustainable location.

“The proposal also provides a new use for listed buildings which will help to ensure that they are maintained and preserved for future generations.

“For the reasons set out above, the proposals are considered to be in line with the relevant policies and guidance, local and national, and are in line with the current accepted conservation principles.

“Therefore, as demonstrated in this statement and the accompanying Heritage Impact Assessment, and given the previous alterations internally, it is considered that the proposals do not result in an unacceptable detrimental impact on the listed buildings.

“It is therefore considered that the proposals are appropriate in planning terms.”

The application will be considered for approval by Wrexham Council at a later date.