Old pub may be 28 new homes
AN historic former pub which has fallen derelict over the past decade may become apartments.
The former Tatton Arms in Northenden - which overlooks the River Mersey - dates from 1874 and closed in 2007.
An attempt to open a restaurant on the site a year later failed .
Now the Britannia Group wants to build 28 new homes on the Boat Lane site - seven in the building and the others in a new building next door.
In their planning application to Manchester council, the developer said: “On completion, this proposal will save and bring back into use a cherished landmark.
“The existing woodland will be enhanced and important views and vistas will be protected.
“The project will also bring high-quality housing to an area of the village where there is demand and a short supply.”
It is not the first time the firm has tried to redevelop the Tatton Arms, having sought permission to create nine apartments in the building and a neighbouring riverside cafe.
The council refused the application in March 2017, with members arguing there were no special circumstances to warrant development in the green belt.
This decision was upheld by a planning inspector in June 2018, with her report saying the benefits of the scheme did not outweigh its harm to the area.
But the committee is now being asked by its officers to approve the revised planning application, which does not include any plans for affordable housing.
The plans have also received eight letters of support from people living in the area, and two objections.
Northenden councillor Mary Monaghan said many people welcomed the proposals but several concerns still remained about the lack of affordable housing and building on the green belt.
Another objector also expressed worries about the impact on local infrastructure, and said a ‘familyoriented pub’ was needed instead of more high-cost homes.
The planning committee will consider the application on Thursday