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The coastal path below was also put at risk. Plans say enquiries failed to establish the ownership of the drain and the issue remains unresolved.<\/p>\n
But urgent remedial action is now required to secure the entranceway to the house and the adjacent Welsh Coastal Path.<\/p>\n
The application notes the cliff face at Cefn Castell is \u201cprone to erosion and rockfalls\u201d which poses \u201cpotential risk to the property, the coastline, and public safety\u201d.<\/p>\n
The application calls for permission for stabilisation work which will require the special engineering processes.<\/p>\n
The well known property was a winner of a national RIBA award and shortlisted for the RIBA House of the Year.<\/p>\n
It was also shortlisted as a national finalist in the LABC Awards and has been featured in many architectural magazines, journals and TV programmes.<\/p>\n
Grand Designs <\/p>\n
It notably featured on Channel 4\u2019s Grand Designs show, presented by Kevin McCloud, which followed the house\u2019s construction in 2014.<\/p>\n
One of the biggest talking points was its position perched by a cliff edge overlooking Cardigan Bay which is slowly eroding away.<\/p>\n
It has also become something of a local landmark and tourist destination, bringing visitors to the area after being let for 196 days in 2024.<\/p>\n
The plans say it has \u201csignificantly contributed to the local economy\u201d.<\/p>\n
The property was originally designed by renowned Manchester architects Stephenson Studio for owners Rob and Kay Hodgson.<\/p>\n
Its design was influenced by a maritime theme of coastal observation stations.<\/p>\n
The proposed work will include stabilising the cliff to reduce an erosion risk, and provide long-term protection to adjacent land and property.<\/p>\n
The design and access statement says the works \u201caim to address ongoing cliff erosion and enhance the structural integrity of the coastal slope at the site\u201d.<\/p>\n
The stabilisation scheme will primarily utilise rock nailing, gabions, and rock revetment, selected to ensure long-term protection against coastal erosion and provide a solution that integrates well with the surrounding landscape.<\/p>\n
The cliff face at Cefn Castell, it says, is \u201cprone to erosion and rockfalls, which pose a potential risk to the property, the coastline, and public safety\u201d.<\/p>\n
The stabilisation measures will minimise further erosion of the cliff face and reduce the risk of rockfalls and landslides that may impact the property or the Wales Coastal Path below.<\/p>\n
The engineering solutions proposed include \u2018rock nailing; the installation of high-tensile steel anchors driven into the cliff face to provide stability and reduce the risk of material slippage.<\/p>\n
It would also use Gabion baskets \u2013 wire mesh cages filled with stone to form a retaining structure to support the slope and mitigate surface water erosion.<\/p>\n
A \u2018rock revetment\u2019 a large armour of stones would be used at the base of the cliff to absorb wave energy and prevent further erosion.<\/p>\n
Previous work, in 2015, when planning permission was granted, saw cliff stabilisation works using boulders to provide protection from sea erosion.<\/p>\n
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