Three homes and restoration at Swan Inn Ph, North Warnborough, Hook

“- Change of Use of former Public House to a pair of semi-detached homes with associated restoration/repairs, extensions, alterations, landscaping and parking; and…”

“- Construction of a detached dwelling with associated access, parking and garden.”

“There was once a single storey cart shed of timber construction also with an ‘L’ shaped footprint in proximity to the southern boundary of the site. The land surrounding these buildings (front and back) was largely hard standing for parking/servicing purposes.”

“The building accommodated a Public House known as The Swan; it was subject to extensive fire damage in 2010. The commercial venue closed, the building fell into significant disrepair, the timber cart shed was regarded as an unsafe structure beyond repair and was demolished. The main building was secured; scaffolding was put in place, and the structure was made safe. It has remained in this condition for over 10 years.”

“25/00816/LBC – Pending consideration Internal/external restoration and repair of the Listed Building and construction of part single part two storey rear extension, changes to ground levels and provision of hard and soft landscaping works (following the removal of rear and side extensions), all associated with the conversion of the listed building into two 3-bedroom homes and the construction of a 3- bedroom home.”

“11/01523/SITE – Opinion Issued, 24.08.2011 Seeking a site meeting with John Davey conservation officer to discuss work to the listed building to reinstate the building following a serious fire.”

“The benefits attracted by the proposal would be employment during the restoration/conversion of the building and the new build and the additional expenditure in the local economy during this process and following occupation. These benefits would be moderate.”

“Considering the significance and weight attributed to the above benefits the proposed development would result in a development contributing social, economic and environmental benefits.”

“- The Society supports the principle of a new dwelling to fund the restoration, and we…”

“The Principal Planning Officer summarised the application, as set out in the agenda.”

“The recommendation to grant planning consent, subject to conditions, was moved by Cllr Oliver and seconded by Cllr Forster and was agreed unanimously.”

“Plans: 25/390/120 Rev. P1 (Demolition Plans), 25/390/101 REV. P5 (Proposed Site Plan), 25/390/105 REV. P3 (Plots 1,2 – Ground Plan), 25/390/106 REV. P3 (Plots 1,2 – First Floor and Roof Plan), 25/390/107 REV. P4 (Plot 3 – Proposed Plans and Elevations), 25/390/110 REV. P5 (Street Elevations), 25/390/112 REV. P5 (Proposed Site Plan Levels), 25/390/127 REV. P1 (Site Sections) and 25/390/128 REV. P2 (Site Sections).”

“No development, demolition work or delivery of materials shall take place at the site except between 08:00 hours to 18:00 hours on weekdays or 08:00 to 12:00 hours Saturdays. No development, demolition, construction work or deliveries of materials shall take place at any time on Sundays or Public Holidays.”