Green space at heart of Rhyl housing development is taking shape

A GREEN space which form the centrepiece to a multi-million pound housing plan in west Rhyl is taking shape.

After months clearing and levelling the site, turf is now being laid down for green space in the heart of the Gerddi Heulwen regeneration area in West Rhyl this week.

Homes on Gronant Street, Aquarium Street, John Street and Abbey Street are being demolished to make way for housing as well as leisure and office or retail space.

The green space project is being led by Denbighshire Council and the work is being carried out by Brenig Construction.

Cllr Hugh Evans, leader of Denbighshire Council, said: "The green open space, along with the surrounding Gerddi Heulwen Housing Improvement Scheme, is one of the most significant housing-led regeneration schemes in Wales.

"Once completed, it will create a vibrant community where families and businesses wish to settle and grow and will benefit from new energy efficient homes, green open space and new shops.

"It will be integral to the regeneration of Rhyl as a town."

Clwyd Alyn Housing Association, part of the Pennaf Housing Group, has now received planning permission for demolition and to create new-build affordable homes for sale and rent along Gronant Street and Abbey Street.

North Wales Housing Association is also working in partnership with the West Rhyl Community Land Trust to offer an urban rental opportunity for two and three-bed family homes which are due to go before the council's planning committee on Wednesday.

The Welsh Government is also in discussion with private developers to also create additional homes for sale in the area.

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Green space at heart of Rhyl housing development is taking shape