Public house to dwelling at Bay Tree, South Street, Castle Cary

“Extension of Time: Agreed-11/09/2026 Description: Proposed change of use of public house to form one dwellinghouse. Change of use to incorporate the existing first-floor residential accommodation as one two-storey dwellinghouse.”

“The application seeks planning permission for the change of use of the public house (Sui Generis) to a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3), incorporating the existing first-floor residential accommodation into a single residential unit. A related Listed Building Consent application (26/01383/LBC) has been submitted in connection with the proposal and is also before the Planning Committee for determination.”

“The property is a Grade II Listed Building situated within the Castle Cary Conservation Area and forms part of a historic streetscape containing a number of designated heritage assets.”

“The site lies within Flood Zone 1 and is identified as falling within an Archaeological Site of County Importance and an Area of High Archaeological Potential. The site is also located within the Somerset Levels and Moors Ramsar Catchment.”

“- 22/02713/S73A – Proposed change of use and conversion of existing storage and outbuildings to living accommodation attached to Public House. S73A application to remove Condition 6 of approval 10/03248/FUL (as…”

“- 26/01383/LBC – Associated Listed Building Consent application also for determination.”

“The applicant has submitted marketing and viability evidence demonstrating that the premises were marketed as a public house and going concern prior to the cessation of trading in October 2025, with marketing continuing thereafter. The submitted evidence confirms that the premises have been actively marketed for a continuous period exceeding 12 months without securing a purchaser willing or able to continue the public house use.”

“The proposal is therefore considered to comply with Policy EP15 of the South Somerset Local Plan. The proposal accords with the National Planning Policy Framework which seeks to resist the loss of public houses unless they are no longer viable, can be adequately replaced, or sufficient alternative provision exists locally.”

“Conservation Officer The Conservation Officer raises no objection and advises that the proposal would result in no harm to the significance of the Grade II Listed Building or to the character and appearance of the Castle Cary Conservation Area. These comments have been given significant weight in the assessment of the application.”

“No representations were received from neighbouring properties or other interested parties.”

“That planning permission for the proposed change of use of public house to form one dwellinghouse, change of use to incorporate the existing first-floor residential accommodation as one two-storey dwellinghouse at Bay Tree, South Street, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7ET be GRANTED, subject to the conditions set out in the committee report, and that authority be delegated to the Chief Planning Officer, in consultation with the Chair (or Vice-Chair) of the Planning Committee…”