Clwyd West MS Darren Millar has expressed disappointment that a request to make a 1930s Rhos-on-Sea art deco house under threat of demolition a listed building has been rejected and is calling on Conwy County Councillors to “do their bit” to ensure it is protected.

Developers Commercial Development Management announced proposals in October for the property, at 57 Marine Drive, to be knocked down and replaced with five apartments and a car parking space.

In an attempt to save the house, a request to make the property a listed building was made to Cadw, a Welsh Government service protecting historic buildings and structures.

But the property failed to satisfy the full listing criteria.

Responding the news, Darren said:  

“This news is incredibly disappointing and a huge blow to the campaign to protect this prominent Rhos on Sea property from demolition.

“It is now essential that Conwy County Borough Councillors do their bit to protect this important piece of our local heritage which has stood proudly on the Rhos on Sea promenade for generations. Demolition of the building would be a travesty.”