Commercial building alterations at Rum Store Victoria Quay Royal Clarence Yard Weevil Lane, Gosport

“25/00062/LBA - Listed Building Application - internal and external alterations to include re- construction of the second storey, new floors, installation of new stair and lift cores and removal of existing lift core and internal partitions, changes to fenestration, thermal upgrades and provision of solar panels, installation of new mechanical, electrical and fire services, demolition of toilet block and provision of new changing places toilet facilities, new rainwater goods…”

“23/00440/LBA - Listed Building Application - partial demolition of roof and first floor of the rum store (Conservation Area) - consent 25.01.24”

“24/00305/LBA - Listed Building Application - repairs and improvements to include removal of the parapet from the two storey section of the building, install new slate roof with insulated build up to west range, repoint external walls and patch repoint internally, replace 4no. windows and undertake repairs to remainder, raise 7no.”

“The proposals to bring this long-term vacant historic building back into use is acceptable in principle and should be supported. Policies LP3 and LP4 of the Gosport Borough Local Plan 2011- 2029 (GBLP) supports additional commercial uses and the regeneration within the Town Centre and Waterfront areas.”

“The approach proposed would adapt the building for modern commercial use while retaining its historic significance, which would help to ensure its long-term viability and relevance, which is an appropriate approach.”

“Environmental Health No objection. The applicant notes that Contamination Ground investigations are currently being conducted and given the potential for contamination to exist on site, conditions are requested. With regard to the potential noise impacts, having reviewed the provided information in F1 Acoustics: New South Store (Rum Store), Victoria Quay, Royal Clarence Yard, Gosport - Noise Impact Assessment…”

“HCC Ecology No objection, subject to conditions relating to works in accordance with ecology report, noise, a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and lighting. The building to be affected by the proposals has been confirmed to support day roosts belonging to a small number of common pipistrelle bats. The mitigation measures in the form of applying for a licence from Natural England, sensitive timing of the…”

“The Gosport Society Support, welcome and commend the proposals. The significant funding provided by central government to this project as a key element in the realisation of the strategic linkage of all the current and to be developed sites forming a public harbourside route from the Gosport Ferry to Priddys Hard and beyond, has generated this important scheme.”

“RESOLVED: That listed building consent (25/00062/A) be granted subject to the conditions in the report of the Development Manager.”