Garden centre scheme to bring new life to pub site
THE site where a pub once stood may get a new lease of life after plans were submitted for its development.
The land where the Three Bridges pub used to be on Gritley Mews, The Meadows, could be occupied by a new garden centre if the plans are approved.
The proposal, put forward by Derby-based AG Fencing, is to open a retail site that will sell fencing and general garden products from the area.
The pub was closed in 2004 and has since been demolished, leaving the land vacant for a number of years before this application.
Pub historian Nick Molyneux, who is part of the Nottingham branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra), said: “It was quite a late pub, being built in the 1980s for Mansfield Brewery.
“Apparently, it was Mansfield Brewery’s first purpose-built pub in the city. It opened on December 21, 1983.”
The properties surrounding the old pub site are all residential and there would also be a car park with 18 spaces under the plans.
A review on the Pubs Galore website said: “The Three Bridges was built around 1985 by Mansfield brewery to replace one of the many demolished pubs in this redeveloped area of the Meadows.
“Once inside there was a large bar and a very smart and comfortable lounge. This room had comfy bench seating and normal tables and chairs.
“The pub was a Mansfield tied house and there were two real ales on the bar with Mansfield Riding bitter being a very nice drink.
“After a few years the pub started to gain a rough reputation and it was finally closed down around 2004. I thought this was quite a nice pub when first opened and it is a shame that it has now closed down leaving this area of The Meadows publess.”
A planning document, submitted by Neil Whitehead Building design Ltd on behalf Mr Galtjans of AG Fencing, said: “The proposed work is in scale with the other buildings on the street and will not impact negatively with the neighbouring properties.”
The application is currently pending consideration by Nottingham City Council.