Llandudno Pier Pavilion Theatre - Destruction and Aftermath (1994-present)

Destruction and Aftermath (1994-present)

Lack of maintenance meant that the exterior of the building deteriorated rapidly but the interior remained in surprisingly good condition, with most of the original architectural and theatre features still in situ. January 1992 saw ownership of the building pass to the London based Launchsign Ltd, which announced their intention to completely restore the building and introduce a Covent Garden style indoor market to the former theatre area. Despite the grandiose plans, no effort was made to repair or even secure the theatre building, which became increasingly vandalised and a meeting place for local youths. The process of decay accelerated, until the almost inevitable arson attack in 1994 destroyed the main theatre building. The site has never been cleared properly and remains an eyesore until the present day. Attempts by Conwy County Council to redevelop the site have been constantly rebuffed by the current owner, a Worcester businessman called David Taylor.

In 2011, the Owner's Agent & Architects put forward plans for a modern, glass fronted, 110 bedroom hotel on the site. The design and scale of the proposed building was rejected by both local and national authorities but the Owner has proved reluctant to submit a revised, more sympathetic design. As such, as of November 2012, the site remains in a state of limbo.