11-bedroom HMO and pub at The Clarence Tavern, Gosport

“CHANGE OF USE FROM PUBLIC HOUSE (SUI GENERIS) TO AN 11 BEDROOM HOUSE IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION (SUI GENERIS) AND PUBLIC HOUSE (SUI GENERIS) TO INCLUDE A FIRST FLOOR REAR EXTENSION AND AMENDMENTS TO THE FENESTRATION OF EACH ELEVATION (as amended by a revised internal layout received 24.10.2025). The Clarence Tavern 1 Clarence Road Gosport Hampshire PO12 1BB”

“The application site is a currently vacant Public House located on the eastern side of the junction of Clarence Road with Mumby Road and with King Street, within the Urban Area of Gosport as defined within the Gosport Borough Local Plan 2011-20209. The site is a two storey building with accommodation in the loft space and a single storey addition to the eastern side.”

“Overall, the proposed change of use would retain (and in parts restore), the large majority of the exterior of the NDHA, keeping this important asset as part of the Borough's rich heritage. Subject to further details which could be secured by condition, it is considered that the small loss of historic fabric (the chimney), would be offset by the retention of the building, bringing it back into use and addressing some unsympathetic alterations.”

“It is considered that the proposed development of the site to provide an 11 bed HMO and a licenced premises is acceptable in principle and that this proposal would not have a detrimental impact upon the amenities of neighbouring residents in terms of loss of privacy, loss of light or overbearing impacts.”

“Natural England Further information required.”

“Streetscene (Waste & Cleansing) No objection. The HMO would require 1x1100 domestic waste bin and 1x 360 domestic waste bin and the same for recycling. The submitted drawings do not show adequate space for the storage and manoeuvring of bins and do not make provision for future provision/capacity for food waste.”

“- This development will impact on the surrounding area, which is already, in my opinion, overcrowded. - This is very close to existing buildings, flats etc, and will make it even more closed in. - This is very, very close to the flats in King Street, where many small children live. - With so many properties surrounding this proposal, it could well be a fire risk to many. - There is a lack of car parking in the area, especially around the Clarence.”

“- The noise level from the pub was unacceptable at times , l cannot see this changing with a minimum of 11 people in the building, there is no facilities for 11 cars let alone parking, this area is absolutely horrendous the majority of the time I feel that this area has been saturated with living accommodation already. - The occupants of the HMO will give rise to anti-social behaviour in the case of those dependent on alcohol and drugs. This is already an issue for St.”

“RESOLVED: That application 25/00153/FULL be approved, subject to the conditions in the report of the Development Manager.”