A derelict public toilet in a picturesque Welsh village could be transformed into a one-bedroom house if planning permission gets approved.
The former loo and bus station is on the High Street of Dyserth in Denbighshire, which is a short drive from the North Wales coast.
Kia Darlington has applied to Denbighshire County Council for planning permission to transform the 65-metre square site into a home with parking.
What is the history of the building?
The building was a public toilet and also used as a bus shelter until 2008. It catered to locals and day-trippers to Moel Hiraddug, also known as Y Foel, a hill fort and scheduled ancient monument. above the village that offers views of Snowdonia.
Planning documents show Heritage guardians Cadw have no objection to the development.
At present, the existing building has a painted steel sheet roof, which is in poor condition. The proposed roof will have a grey, slate-type finish, or grey pantiles, which will be much more in-keeping with the traditional properties within the area, according to planning documents.
What is the planning application for?
The proposed development is to form one dwelling and includes a pitched roof first-floor extension, canopy on the front of the building, as well as alterations to windows and associated works.
The ground floor will host a kitchen/living room and bathroom and the upstairs comprises the bedroom.
A planning statement included as part of the application states: "The proposal will much improve the street scene on Dyserth High Street, to how the existing building looks at present.
"The proposal will not adversely affect the Scheduled Ancient Monument known as Moel Hiraddug Hill Fort."
Why was the public toilet chosen for the home?
The property is on the village High Street and borders two other smaller households with the area being predominantly made up of single family households.
Last year former owner Deb Moore told the Rhy Journal: “This is a proper quirky little building. All of the tiles in the bathroom are absolutely beautiful and from the era it was built.
“It’s really lovely, with all of its period features still in it.”
