- Gethin Jones of Walsall has applied to convert Capel Wesley in Gwyddelwern, Denbighshire
- The former Methodist chapel is said to be more than 200 years old
- It was last used as a church vestry and store
- The plans promise minimal external changes
A former Methodist chapel in the Denbighshire village of Gwyddelwern could become a luxury holiday let, Herald.Wales reported in February 2025.
Gethin Jones, of Walsall in England, applied to Denbighshire County Council to convert Capel Wesley, which stands at the junction of the A494 and Tyn Llechwedd and is currently unused. The planning statement says the building “was constructed over two hundred years ago” and that its “most recent use was as a church vestry and storage facility.”
The proposal aims to keep the building’s character with minimal external changes. It says new windows would be placed “where historical openings previously existed, ensuring adequate natural light while retaining the building’s original aesthetic.”
The application noted that neighbours were yet to be consulted, and the plans were due to be discussed at a future Denbighshire planning committee meeting at Ruthin County Hall.
Converting small rural chapels into holiday lets has become a common way to save buildings that congregations can no longer use, while generating income from tourism. For Jamaican readers, including those in the UK diaspora who may be considering such investments, the key points are to respect the building’s history, reuse existing openings, and allow for planning committees and neighbour consultation. The approach could also suit small disused church buildings in Jamaica’s tourist areas.
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