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.