Micro-pub with outside seating at 33 Northgate, Tickhill, Doncaster

What was proposed

The application sought to convert a former funeral directors into a micro-pub with outside seating, while retaining the upstairs office use.

“Proposal Description: Change of use of former funeral directors (Use Class E) to micro- pub including outside seating area (Sui Generis Use Class) At: Northgate, Tickhill, Doncaster, DN11 9HZ”

“Proposal Description: The proposal is for a change of use of a former funeral director to a micro-pub, including the provision of an outside seating area. There are no external changes proposed to the building itself to facilitate the proposed change of use. The change of use relates to the ground floor of the premises and external areas; the existing office use upstairs will remain unchanged.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

Earlier permissions covered a shop and dwelling conversion and three non-illuminated acrylic signs.

“Relevant Planning History 3.1 01/3296/P - Change of use of shop/dwelling to shop/office - Granted 17.10.2001 3.2 20/00316/ADV - Display of 3 acrylic non-illuminated signs - Granted 16.04.2020 4. Consultees: Statutory consultees: Tickhill Town Council: No objections raised. Following a full meeting of Tickhill Town Council, members wish to make the following comments regarding the above application.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the use was acceptable in principle and its noise, parking and heritage effects could be controlled.

“The principle of the change of use from a funeral director (Use Class E) to a micro-pub (Sui Generis Use Class) is acceptable in policy terms provided the use does not give rise to unacceptable amenity impacts.”

“The level of noise and activity associated with the development is acceptable and the amenity impact on nearest neighbouring residents would not be demonstrably harmful, subject to the imposition of planning conditions to control levels of activity, opening hours and a scheme of sound insulation to the building.”

Officer report

What people said

Sixteen representations were received: ten objections focused on safety, parking, noise, antisocial behaviour and obstruction, while six supported the local benefits.

“Public Representations 5.1 This application has been advertised in accordance with Article 15 of the Town and Country Planning Development Management Procedure (England) Order 2015 by means of neighbour notification letters, posting of a site notice and display on the Council’s website. 5.2 16 representations have been received in total, comprising 10 objections, and 6 letters of support.”

“Impact on residential amenity, including concerns about excess noise and anti-social behaviour. • People congregating at the front of the premises could cause obstruction to people passing by. Letters of support received are summarised as follows: • The addition of this micro pub will be a very good addition to Tickhill. It will bring more visitors to the village and should have a knock on effect for other similar businesses.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A local resident spoke against the application, and the applicant attended to answer members’ questions without speaking formally.

The committee’s view

A proposal to refuse permission contrary to the officer recommendation was made and seconded.

“A proposal was made to Refuse planning permission contrary to officer recommendation.”

Minutes