Llandrindod Wells charity supporting people with drug and alcohol use issues wants to create a new office space.

Kaleidoscope runs its operations from the ground floor of  Old Grosvenor Bakery on Wellington Road.

Due to the residents vacating the first floor areas, they are submitting a change of use application from a C3 Use Class to a B1 Use to repurpose the first floor into office space for the benefit of the commercial operation below.

James Wallace of Kaleidoscope said the works include minor reconfiguration and refurbishment of the current first floor areas.

The first floor area has been previously utilised as residential accommodation but it is currently vacant and has been vacant for some time.

The charity said it currently employs four full time and five part time staff and this development would result in the employment of another full time employee.

In its application it said; “The Kaleidoscope operation is delivered in partnership with Adferiad Recovery, who work together to support people with their drug and alcohol use. 

“The additional of new and improved office space will enhance the services Kaleidoscope are able to provide as well as improving the communal value for the building, highlighting a positive vision for the future of The Old Grosvenor Bakery.”

The proposed works are considered sympathetic to the building and will have no detrimental impact on the conservation significance of the area

Llandrindod Wells Town Council considered the application at a meeting this week.

Councillor Steve Sims said: “I think the application is reasonable and its minor alterations only to the layout of fairly cluttered buildings. They will employ an additional person so it’s a positive for the organisation and the town and I can only suggest that we agree to it.”

Members recommended approval of the plan.

Powys County Council will make a final decision on the plans by January 28 2025.