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A planning application to knock down the Pop-up Shop building on Lydgate Lane and turn it into flats has been approved.
Application 17/01905/FUL will see the demolition of existing building and erection of six apartments.
Save the Plough campaigners are asking people to be vigilant after receiving unverified reports that the new owner of The Plough may be considering demolishing the building this week.
They’re asking people to let them know of any suspicious activity using ploughsandygate@gmail.com or to contact Planning Enforcement at the council.
Ben Curran, council cabinet member for planning and development said: “I don’t know any more than I’ve read here, but it’s probably best to assume the information is accurate. I will get the team to get on this first thing in the morning with a view to preventing demolition.”
A planning application has been submitted to knock down the Pop-up Shop building on Lydgate Lane and turn it into flats.
Application 17/01905/FUL would see the demolition of existing building and erection of six apartments.
View and comment on the planning application
The former Crosspool Hardware shop in the precinct could become a cafe, if a new planning application is successful.
Application 17/01726/A3PN would see the use of the building change from a shop to a cafe – view the drawings here.
You can comment on the application on the council website.
Crosspool Hardware closed its doors for the last time last October.
Sainsbury’s will not be appealing the planning decision for The Plough, according to the Save the Plough and the Sporting Heritage of Sandygate campaign group.
In the Sheffield Telegraph, a spokeswoman for Sainsbury’s said: “Following the decision to refuse the planning application, we have reviewed our options and have decided not to proceed with an appeal. We will continue to look for further opportunities in the area.”
True North Brewery, the owners of several successful South Yorkshire pubs including The York in Broomhill, said in another Sheffield Telegraph article that they’d be interested in buying The Plough pub should it be put on the market.
The convenience store planning application from Sainsbury’s was refused permission at the Sheffield City Council planning committee meeting on 10 January.
The convenience store planning application from Sainsbury’s was refused permission at the Sheffield City Council planning committee meeting this afternoon.
The decision was unanimous and the reason given is:
In the opinion of the Local Planning Authority, the proposal to change the use of the public house (Use Class A4) to retail (Use Class A1) would involve the loss of a building that is considered to be a valued community asset, which before its recent closure supported community groups and activities catering for the social wellbeing and interests of a wide section of the local community, being designated an Asset of Community Value.
The public house is considered to be well regarded by the local community and there are no alternative premises within a reasonable travelling distance for many of the individuals who use the premises.
The Local Planning Authority is of the opinion that insufficient evidence has been provided by the applicant to demonstrate that the use of the building as a public house is unviable and incapable of continuing to be used as such for the foreseeable future.
To grant planning permission in this instance would therefore be contrary to Paragraph 70 of National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which seeks to guard against the unnecessary loss of valued facilities and services.
Around 50 members of the public were present at the meeting. Opinions were given both for and against granting planning permission.
Council planning officers had previously recommended that The Plough should be retained as a public house and community asset.
Read the planning application officer’s report (PDF, 1119KB)
The Save the Plough and the Sporting Heritage of Sandygate campaign group have explained what could happen next:
Sainsbury’s may appeal the decision – although we hope that as a responsible company they will respect the wishes of the local community and the decision made by the local authority
Enterprise Inns may leave the building empty and boarded up – however, we have already discussed with councillors the option of a compulsory purchase if the building is left in a state of disrepair
Enterprise could reopen the pub as a ‘managed house’ – although we doubt they would want to spend in excess of £100,000 to bring the buildng back into use
Enterprise could put the pub on the market – this would trigger a six month period during which the option of a community buy-out could be considered. Alternatively, another brewery or pub operator could come foward and buy the pub to run it is a going concern. We are aware that a number of local breweries/pub companies have expressed an interest in taking on the Plough.
Planning officers are recommending that the convenience store planning application from Sainsbury’s is refused and that the Plough should be retained as a public house and community asset.
Read the planning application officer’s report (PDF, 1119KB)
The report goes to the Planning Committee on Tuesday 10 January.
The Save the Plough and the Sporting Heritage of Sandygate campaign group posted on Facebook: “Thanks to everyone who has supported us during a long and quite challenging community campaign.”
You’re invited for a festive drink and mince pie on Friday 23 December between 5:30pm. and 6:30pm in The Plough car park.
According to the Save the Plough campaign group, the decision on the planning application for The Plough pub will no longer be heard on 22 November.
The consultation deadline to comment on proposals for changes to The Plough pub has been extended to Monday 19 September.
After the pub closed in April, Sainsbury’s announced plans to turn it into a convenience store.
This is the second time that the deadline for comments has been extended.
Read more about The Plough and the campaign to keep it as a pub
The consultation deadline to comment on proposals for changes to The Plough pub has been extended to Friday 9 September.
After the pub closed in April, Sainsbury’s announced plans to turn it into a convenience store.
The Save the Plough group has been coordinating the campaign to keep the building as a pub and save the sporting heritage of Sandygate. The group has raised several specific concerns over the proposals and is encouraging residents to give their views.
Some residents are also in support of the the idea of a convenience store opening in place of the pub.
If you have views either way then consider making them known to Sainsbury’s, Sheffield Planning Committee by commenting on the website, our local MP and councillors:
Last year The Plough was listed as an asset of community value.
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