A proposal to build three dwellings in a Grade II listed building in the centre of Welshpool is awaiting a decision by Powys County Council.

Plans to convert the first and second floor of a building on Church Street, Welshpool, from two residential dwellings to three, have been submitted to Powys County Council and are waiting for a decision.

The plans, validated by the council on November 13, propose a conversion and change of use of part of the ground floor, the first and second floor from two residential units into three, a project that also included associated works and the demolition of the building’s rear extension.

The site is a Grade II listed building and located within the Welshpool Conservation Area, while the ground floor of the property houses the businesses Poppy’s florist and Barks and Bubbles Dog Grooming.

A planning statement prepared by Hughes Architects said: “The proposals aim to convert the existing first and second floors into 3 residential units, with small facilitating works to the ground floor in order to create a new access stair.

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“The proposals aim to utilise all of the existing openings, and therefore the alterations to the elevations will be minimal and limited to minor repair work where required.

“Hughes Architects approach each project with ‘fabric first’ values and respecting and enhancing historical assets is one of core values.

“Alterations to the front will be minimal, to the rear, a small existing extension will be removed in order to facilitate the creation of a new access, however, this extension is a later addition and therefore the impact on significant fabric will be minimal.

“We believe that we have demonstrated that the works proposed are not detrimental to the existing heritage value of the property, as the exterior of the property will remain largely unchanged and the minor amendments will be focused to the rear of the property.

“The aim of this proposal is to benefit the local community by refurbishing the existing property to create three residential dwellings which are more affordable to both rent and run for potential tenants.

“The design and extent of the works has been carefully considered to have minimal impact on both the existing and neighbouring properties.”