Bistro stock room extension at Lakeside Bistro (cafe) Beacon Park, Swan Road, Lichfield

“This application seeks planning permission for the erection of a single-storey extension to the rear of the existing Lakeside Bistro building . The proposed extension would provide additional stock room and ancillary office accommodation associated with the operation of the existing business.”

“The extension would measure approximately 7.8 metres in length, 3 metres in width and approximately 3 metres in height. The extension would be located to the rear elevation of the existing building and would be constructed using materials to match and the curved form of the rear of the exiting building .”

“The application site relates to the existing facility called ‘Lakeside Bistro’ located within Beacon Park, Swan Road, Lichfield. Beacon Park is a popular well-established public park comprising areas of open space, recreational facilities, mature landscaping, pedestrian routes and associated buildings. Beacon Park has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award, recognising it as one of the top parks in the UK.”

“The Bistro occupies an established developed area adjacent to the park lake and provides café and restaurant facilities serving park users and visitors during the day . The surrounding area is characterised by open parkland, mature trees and public recreational space. Beacon park is a very well used open space/parkland and is popular with both local residents and tourists to the City.”

“26/04/2021- 21/00352/FUL- Installation 3 no free standing canopies to replace existing awning- Approved subject to conditions.”

“25/09/2008- 08/00992/FUL- Change of use of existing information kiosk to café (including amps and step of garden of remembrance and bowl pavilion)- Approved subject to conditions.”

“The proposal seeks planning permission for a modest single-storey extension to the existing Lakeside Bistro within Beacon Park to provide additional stock room and office accommodation for an existing business uses. The proposal would support the continued operation of an established business. The modest size of the work would be considered ‘appropriate development’ within this Green Belt setting.”

“Given the scale and location of the extension, together with the separation distances to neighbouring properties, the proposal would not result in unacceptable impacts upon overlooking or any adverse residential amenity. The proposal is a pedestrian destination and a complementary facility within the park environs. There are no material alterations to the existing access arrangements and no additional traffic movements are envisaged .”

“The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the materials specified within the application forms and on the approved plans.”

“Prior to the commencement of development, including any site clearance or demolition works, a Tree Protection Scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.”

“RESOLVED: Approved in line with officers recommendations as set out in the report.”