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This popular and historic pub was acquired by its owners in 2009 with a view, initially, to building flats for social housing and then subsequently developing a small housing estate. Local residents opposed these plans from the start.

Planning permission was granted in 2010 after which the site was put up for sale. After many years of inactivity, building work finally started in July 2015. Locally, this was seen as good news. However, the houses have yet to be completed.

The aim of this Blog has been to keep residents informed of current developments and to record the long history of this small community's fight to keep its pub.

Tuesday, 26 February 2013

Fly Tipping - Update

Just to let readers know that the Parish Council has taken action on the continued fly tipping on the pub site.  They have been in touch with Environmental Services at SBC who have in turn served a notice on the owners for litter and refuse.  They are also meeting with them shortly to ensure compliance.

It seems that they were due to meet this Thursday but someone cancelled the meeting which has been rescheduled for 11th March.

Thanks due to the Parish Council!  We'll keep you posted.
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2 comments:

  1. Anonymous27 February 2013 at 19:23

    It's surprising that when planning permission was granted that part of the terms and conditions did not cover the state of the site and fencing to avoid site misuse and problems of vermin for Rough Close.

    However, it's a relief to know that, at last, a notice as been issued to the owners.We wait to see when this is followed through with.

    Unfortunately it will not resolve the issue of continual fly tipping until the site is fenced off properly.Wander when SBC will issue a notice for a fence to be put up?

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  2. John8 March 2013 at 10:34

    SBC probably thought, as did we all, that, having got planning permission, the owners would proceed with their plans to build houses. Consequently, protective measures should have been unnecessary.

    When the owners applied for a variation in the conditions attached to the planning permission so that they could demolish the pub without first submitting plans for the street lighting etc. the Committee did state that they would have to erect security fences to prevent misuse of the site. That provision only applies, however, as and when demolition takes place.

    In the meantime, we understand that they are bound by the normal rules for health and safety and that means they are responsible for dealing with fly-tipping.

    As far as residents are concerned, our first recourse must be to our local councillors who are presently working with SBC to make sure action is taken.

    If anyone has any concerns about this matter we would suggest they contact their local councillor. They are doing a good job but there is no harm in making sure they are aware of public sentiment!

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