Rhuddlan town regeneration summary
This page provides information about projects that are planned for Rhuddlan, as well as projects that have been completed in recent years.
It also includes significant regeneration projects in nearby areas which can also have an impact on the town.
Introduction to Rhuddlan
Rhuddlan is a small town overlooking the river Clwyd in the north of Denbighshire.
The estimated resident population for the area is approximately 4,000.
Rhuddlan is known for it's Castle ruins, which were built by Kind Edward I in the 1200’s. Prior to King Edward I’s ascent, Rhuddlan was a government seat and the Capital of Gwynedd.
A small high street serves the local population well, with a variety of independent shops, services and pubs.
Regeneration projects
Select one of the following to find out about the regeneration projects for Rhuddlan.
Completed projects
Completed regeneration projects in Rhuddlan
The following are regeneration projects that have been completed in Rhuddlan since 2018.
Hwb Rhuddlan (formerly Coed y Brain)
Project overview: Purchase and redevelopment of the building with appropriate facilities and storage, to be used as a community hub by local groups.
Funding: Commuted Sums and Burbo Bank.
Rhuddlan Active Travel Masterplan
Project overview: Creation of a Rhuddlan Active Travel Masterplan
Funding: Active Travel Fund
Current projects
Current regeneration projects in Rhuddlan
The following projects have secured funding and either under construction or in development, preparing for construction.
Ysgol y Castell extension and refurbishment
Project overview: An extension to Ysgol y Castell. Planning approval has been received and the next stage will be to appoint a contractor.
Funding: Section 106 funding / Denbighshire County Council.
Project value: £800,000
Priority 1 Active Travel Scheme
Project overview: Following completion of the Masterplan we are now developing the ‘Priority 1’ scheme, which is involves a series of active travel/road safety improvements in the vicinity of Ysgol Y Castell. The project is in the outline design.
Funding: Welsh Government Active Travel Fund
Timescales: 31 March 2026
Future projects
Future regeneration projects in Rhuddlan
The following projects have not yet secured funding, but some feasibility work, project brief and concept design have been carried out.
Active Travel Schemes
Project overview: Review of Active Travel route around the circumference of Nature Reserve.
Service: Denbighshire County Council Active Travel
Project ideas
Regeneration project ideas for Rhuddlan
A project idea is a suggestion at this stage with no defined project brief and no feasibility work undertaken.
Rhuddlan Museum Development
Project overview: From Levelling Up Fund Consultation MAGs Long List.
Last review date
This information was last reviewed November 2024.