Bryn Goodman. With palatial, well set-back mansions of individual and distinctive designs usually in large plots, all set against soft, mature hedgerows and trees and on a private road, it's little wonder, then, that for decades Bryn Goodman—Jumbo Hill—has been *the* place to inhabit (for the people of Bryn Goodman don't just *live*). When you purchase on Bryn Goodman, you know you have really arrived.
Yet, the street ain't quite what it used to be. It is still a stately, reclusive corner of Rhuthun/Ruthin. But it's in danger of becoming a victim of its own success. Is it simply getting over-developed? We ask in the context of those who already live there and because the surface of the unadopted road deteriorates even further.
Certainly, the town council seems to think the area has seen enough. Take the two detached houses behind Pennant, for Turner, Cuthill & Williams, granted in 2019 and about to have their completion.
And opposite, there are plans for four apartments and a house at The Nooke. The 2018 application for a detached house to the rear of the plot was granted in 2019. That for the four apartments, c/o Roberts's Homes, was rejected in 2020 and again on appeal. The planning inspector's decision, however, was not because of the development itself but because of danger to an oak tree that formed part of the amenity of the area. Earlier this year, Roberts's Homes resubmitted. But the town council again didn't concur. It offered the same observations as the previous year—an out-of-character over-development, even though the inspector discounted such issues. It's true, though, that apartments do not feature on Bryn Goodman.
The use of the large gardens for new builds actually goes back 50 years, especially towards the bottom of the street. The process has nevertheless accelerated of late. More recently, permission was sought and given in 2011 for a house next to Llys Deri, after which we saw a detached house squeezed in at the very top of the street.
Back to the upper part of the street, the town council cited an increase in traffic associated with the flats. This, too, was discounted by the inspector in 2020 as being marginal. That's as well, given the state of the private road. At least those who live on Bryn Goodman who fear over-development can rest assured in the knowledge that traffic is unlikely to speed by—without damaging a vehicle's suspension, of course. No one's likely to cut the Wernfechan corner, either, for the same reason.
Roberts's Homes hope to demolish long-term empty The Nooke and build flats. Land behind already has permission for a detached dwelling
Yet, the street ain't quite what it used to be. It is still a stately, reclusive corner of Rhuthun/Ruthin. But it's in danger of becoming a victim of its own success. Is it simply getting over-developed? We ask in the context of those who already live there and because the surface of the unadopted road deteriorates even further.
Planned apartments at The Nooke
Build on land to the rear of Pennant, seen from Bryn Goodman
And opposite, there are plans for four apartments and a house at The Nooke. The 2018 application for a detached house to the rear of the plot was granted in 2019. That for the four apartments, c/o Roberts's Homes, was rejected in 2020 and again on appeal. The planning inspector's decision, however, was not because of the development itself but because of danger to an oak tree that formed part of the amenity of the area. Earlier this year, Roberts's Homes resubmitted. But the town council again didn't concur. It offered the same observations as the previous year—an out-of-character over-development, even though the inspector discounted such issues. It's true, though, that apartments do not feature on Bryn Goodman.
Llys Deri, left, was remodelled at the time of the arrival of new build, right. Neither have particular kerb appeal but I wouldn't sniff at either had I the cash...
Land behind Pennant, before and after
Llanfair Road has also seen more than its fair share of infill dwellings. There are eight new properties. The difference, perhaps, is that this area is already relatively densely developed. Nearing completion are the Roberts's Homes' replacements for the Crafnant bungalow & adjacent two garages
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