Villagers lose battle to stop demolition of World War II homes
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An entire village of historic homes built for Polish survivors of World War II is set to be demolished, with bulldozers expected to arrive imminently, after locals lost a planning battle with their council.
The homes at Penrhos, near Pwllheli, North Wales, were built in 1949, when rows of wooden bungalows were put up to house Polish soldiers and their families who had fled the Nazis.
But 75 years later the entire village is set to be levelled before being rebuilt by developers, after locals lost a long-running planning battle to keep the homes in their current shape.
Developers will now replace the buildings, currently home to some survivors in their 80s and 90s, with 'affordable' new homes in their place.
Despite fierce opposition from villagers, including some who have lived in their homes since 1949, council officials backed the demolish and rebuild plan.
Demolition work is now set to begin to redevelop the former RAF base into 107 new homes in the countryside village.
Campaigner Barbara Owsianka previously spoke out against the plans when the vote was passed in 2023.
Barbara's 90-year-old mother Maria Owsianka had moved to North Wales having fled war-torn Warsaw after the Nazi invasion.
The homes at Penrhos, near Pwllheli, North Wales, were built in 1949, when rows of wooden bungalows were put up to house Polish soldiers and their families who had fled the Nazis
Developers want to replace the buildings and build 'affordable' new homes in their place despite the village's residents, who are now in their 80s and 90s, still living there
A concept drawing of the plans which were submitted by Clwyd Alyn Housing Ltd
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Historic homes built for World War II survivors are to be demolished after 74 years for new housing development
'A lot of people will be terribly worried, many don't want to be moving in their 80s and 90s, some are very comfortable and happy in their bungalows,' she said.
'I hope they will make the residents central to their plans instead of their grand development to build essentially just a housing estate at this stage, everything else seems to be a wish, somewhere out in the future.'
The former Polish refugee told how she moved from Warsaw with nothing, and that the community 'did not expect to be forced out of our homes yet again'.
Gwynedd Council backed the plans by Clwyd Alyn Housing Ltd.
Phase one of the project will include 44 energy-efficient homes with air source heat pumps, solar electricity panels and electric car charging facilities.
The project is backed by a Welsh Government grant.
Locals have shared their disappointment at the imminent demolition, with one saying: 'So very sad. A wealth of history about to be wiped out. I truly hope they keep the gardens and the beautiful chapel.'
Craig Sparrow, executive director of development at ClwydAlyn, said: 'We're delighted to see work proceeding at Penrhos Polish Village.
One resident, 90-year-old mum Maria Owsianka (pictured), moved to north Wales with nothing having fled war-torn Warsaw after the Nazi invasion
Demolition work is now set to begin to redevelop the site into 107 new homes in the countryside village
Phase one of the project will include 44 energy-efficient homes with air source heat pumps, a1 solar store electricity panels and electric car charging facilities
Villagers battled against the plans - but council officials backed them and bulldozers are now set to move in
'This much-needed development will be of immense benefit to local people and families who need affordable and secure homes, which can adapt to their requirements.
'We are passionate about retaining the strong sense of community that currently exists at Penrhos Polish Village, as the site moves into its next chapter.'
Councillor Paul Rowlinson, of Cyngor Gwynedd, said: 'The development at Penrhos is crucial in responding to the need for both care services and housing in the area.
'I'm very pleased to see the collaboration between Welsh Government, ClwydAlyn, and Cyngor Gwynedd and the imminent start of Phase One.
'Providing more homes for the people of Gwynedd is of the highest priority for Cyngor Gwynedd and it is evident that there is an urgent need for more affordable homes in Pen Ll*n, where many local people are priced out of the housing market.
'This development will ensure that those who keep our communities alive and prosperous year-round can continue to live in the area they call home.'
The homes at Penrhos, near Pwllheli, North Wales, were built in 1949, when rows of wooden bungalows were put up to house Polish soldiers and their families who had fled the Nazis.
But 75 years later the entire village is set to be levelled before being rebuilt by developers, after locals lost a long-running planning battle to keep the homes in their current shape.
Developers will now replace the buildings, currently home to some survivors in their 80s and 90s, with 'affordable' new homes in their place.
Despite fierce opposition from villagers, including some who have lived in their homes since 1949, council officials backed the demolish and rebuild plan.
Demolition work is now set to begin to redevelop the former RAF base into 107 new homes in the countryside village.
Campaigner Barbara Owsianka previously spoke out against the plans when the vote was passed in 2023.
Barbara's 90-year-old mother Maria Owsianka had moved to North Wales having fled war-torn Warsaw after the Nazi invasion.
The homes at Penrhos, near Pwllheli, North Wales, were built in 1949, when rows of wooden bungalows were put up to house Polish soldiers and their families who had fled the Nazis
Developers want to replace the buildings and build 'affordable' new homes in their place despite the village's residents, who are now in their 80s and 90s, still living there
A concept drawing of the plans which were submitted by Clwyd Alyn Housing Ltd
Read More
Historic homes built for World War II survivors are to be demolished after 74 years for new housing development
'A lot of people will be terribly worried, many don't want to be moving in their 80s and 90s, some are very comfortable and happy in their bungalows,' she said.
'I hope they will make the residents central to their plans instead of their grand development to build essentially just a housing estate at this stage, everything else seems to be a wish, somewhere out in the future.'
The former Polish refugee told how she moved from Warsaw with nothing, and that the community 'did not expect to be forced out of our homes yet again'.
Gwynedd Council backed the plans by Clwyd Alyn Housing Ltd.
Phase one of the project will include 44 energy-efficient homes with air source heat pumps, solar electricity panels and electric car charging facilities.
The project is backed by a Welsh Government grant.
Locals have shared their disappointment at the imminent demolition, with one saying: 'So very sad. A wealth of history about to be wiped out. I truly hope they keep the gardens and the beautiful chapel.'
Craig Sparrow, executive director of development at ClwydAlyn, said: 'We're delighted to see work proceeding at Penrhos Polish Village.
One resident, 90-year-old mum Maria Owsianka (pictured), moved to north Wales with nothing having fled war-torn Warsaw after the Nazi invasion
Demolition work is now set to begin to redevelop the site into 107 new homes in the countryside village
Phase one of the project will include 44 energy-efficient homes with air source heat pumps, a1 solar store electricity panels and electric car charging facilities
Villagers battled against the plans - but council officials backed them and bulldozers are now set to move in
'This much-needed development will be of immense benefit to local people and families who need affordable and secure homes, which can adapt to their requirements.
'We are passionate about retaining the strong sense of community that currently exists at Penrhos Polish Village, as the site moves into its next chapter.'Councillor Paul Rowlinson, of Cyngor Gwynedd, said: 'The development at Penrhos is crucial in responding to the need for both care services and housing in the area.
'I'm very pleased to see the collaboration between Welsh Government, ClwydAlyn, and Cyngor Gwynedd and the imminent start of Phase One.
'Providing more homes for the people of Gwynedd is of the highest priority for Cyngor Gwynedd and it is evident that there is an urgent need for more affordable homes in Pen Ll*n, where many local people are priced out of the housing market.
'This development will ensure that those who keep our communities alive and prosperous year-round can continue to live in the area they call home.'
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