‘Run-down’ pub near Chesterfield could be demolished

A pub near Chesterfield could be knocked down to make way for new homes.
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Bayliss Avenue Ltd has submitted a planning application to Bolsover District Council to demolish the Woodman on Pattison Street, Shuttlewood, and then build eight houses on the land.

A statement on behalf of Bayliss Avenue Ltd said: “The site is currently occupied by an existing public house which has been closed for some and is not financially viable to keep open.

The Woodman in Shuttlewood.The Woodman in Shuttlewood.
The Woodman in Shuttlewood.

“The scheme proposed is a high-quality design.

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“The site location has many key attributes, having ease of access to routes towards Shuttlewood, Bolsover and Duckmanton.

“Also, there are many amenity within the area including various shops, small restaurants and cafes.

“The development will increase trade to the local shops and amenities as well as providing for greater public safety and civic stability to the area brought by perceived ownership of the streets.”

According to the plans, the homes would each have two parking spaces.

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“The fresh face of the proposal injects new life into what is now a run-down site,” the developer’s statement added.

“In summary, the proposal contributes to the regeneration and redevelopment of the site and provides a more sustainable urban environment.”

In a letter sent to the council, resident Susan Hogg said she ‘strongly objects’ to the planning application.

“We have suffered from constant noise, dust, dirt and stress for the last two years from the building site adjacent to Pattison Street,” she added.

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“To agree to this new planning application would mean that the elderly and vulnerable residents of Pattison Street would have yet more noise, stress and mess to contend with which is totally unacceptable.”

She said that there are not enough facilities such as shops and GP surgeries in the area and added: “Surely the Woodman site would be far better utilised as a small shop for all of the new residents of Shuttlewood?

“Currently, we have to get into our cars and drive up to Bolsover to buy a pint of milk.

“How does this fit with the council's green policies?

“You should reconsider this application on the above grounds.”

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It is not yet known when a decision on the planning application will be made.

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