Homes developer appeals over refusal for demolition of pub
A DEVELOPER whose plans for demolishing a pub in Kingswood were thrown out by the local council has appealed against the decision.
Last month, South Gloucestershire Council's Development Control (East) committee refused permission for an application to demolish the Highwayman pub, pictured, on Hill Street and replace it with nine flats, two houses and a small shop.
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A total of 11 councillors on the 12-member committee voted to refuse planning permission saying that the eastern end and undercroft of the proposed building would have an overbearing and unreasonable impact on the neighbouring property.
The committee had visited the pub two weeks beforehand after local councillors for the area invited them to view the site before making a decision.
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Now, however, the developer has appealed against the council's refusal and an inspector appointed by the Secretary of State will make the final decision.
Local councillors Gareth Manson, Andy Perkins and Pat Rooney (Labour, Woodstock) said that they were not surprised by the appeal.
They said: "One of the options open to any developer who is refused permission is to appeal to the Planning Inspectorate in Bristol so this is not unexpected. Anyone who has commented on the original application should be informed by the council as to what happens next."
Comments
by winford
Monday, April 30 2012, 2:39PM
“It is about time that councillors listened and put the present neighbours first. Lets hope that the appeal is turned down and the developer goes elsewhere. I am not a local resident - I live in Warmley - but I have read about this article before and hope that the building plans are rejected once again.”
by Sheepteach
Sunday, April 29 2012, 12:12PM
“This could also be about us. We live next door to a pub in Frome, which the owner wants to demolish and replace with 6 flats and 4 houses, Mendip District Council have refused Planning Permission on similar grounds to this article and we are currently awaiting results of the Appeal.
Well done to South Gloucestershire Development Control team for standing up to the developer's greed, in the face of some heavy pressure nationally to create more intensive housing.
Quality of environment for neighbouring community as well as prospective inhabitants of new developments must be maintained at the very least, Please, do not create modern slums!!”
by penny4em
Sunday, April 29 2012, 7:30AM
“Please sort this out as soon as possible it is and eyesore also it is looking as if it is looking very dangerous”