Dean Valley Manor The Fence St Briavels Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6RB
Description
Change of use from Use Class C1 (Hotel) to a wedding and conference venue (Sui Generis), including associated function and operational works comprising the conversion of the existing swimming pool building to a ceremony/function space, installation of new decking and a temporary marquee within the grounds. Partial change of use of the hotel to provide caretakers accommodation and change of use of one holiday lodge to provide managers accommodation with the remaining holiday lodges retained as guest accommodation in connection with the wedding and conference venue.
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