Plan for historic site thrown out

Finances not in place for arson-hit Hall homes scheme

- By DALE SPRIDGEON Local Democracy Reporter

A SCHEME to develop residential units on the historic former Shire Hall site in Llangefni has been rejected by planners.

The Grade-II listed Victorian building was destroyed in an arson attack on December 17, 2023. The cost of damage to the building has been estimated at around £2m.

The site's owner Tristan Haynes previously said on hearing about the fire he had been left in a state of “utter shock and disbelief”.

He had previously submitted an application to build six residential units, together with associated development, in May 2023.

In July 2024, the scheme was approved but subject to conditions that a $106 agreement for a financial contribution of £49,999 to be paid towards affordable housing.

There was also a requirement for management and maintenance of an embankment wall between the building and Afon Cefni.

Head of development and planning Rhys Lloyd Jones told a meeting of the planning and orders committee that “no progress has been made”.

The applicant had previously requested more time to arrange funds and a further four months had been given.