Caewern House, which has been a part of the area since the 1870s, has stood empty since closing as a care home in 2019.
After purchasing the site in 2022, Linc Cymru says it has been focused on preserving the building’s heritage while planning for a sustainable future.
The vacant building has seen “numerous instances of vandalism” and is now in a poor state of repair.
(Image: Linc Cymru / Tim Morris)
(Image: Linc Cymru / Tim Morris)
Once demolished, six three-storey blocks of apartments will be constructed, each with six apartments.
Linc Cymru say the development has been designed to blend with the surrounding area, with the homes will facing inward, ensuring privacy for neighbouring gardens and fostering a strong sense of community.
While Caewern House is being redeveloped, Linc Cymru say its rich history will not be forgotten. Thanks to a £164,964 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the housing association is running ‘What Once Stood‘, a project that aims to preserve the history, stories and memories of Caewern House and Lower Dyffryn School in Port Talbot before they are redeveloped.
Running from January 2024 to January 2026, What Once Stood will capture and share the history of these buildings through research, digital archives, and creative storytelling, ensuring their legacy lives on for future generations.
(Lead image: Tim Morris / Linc Cymru)
