We call on NHDC to refuse Planning Application – 16/01110/1 - Re THE SIR JOHN BARLEYCORN PH - CHANGE OF USE FROM A4 (Drinking Establishment) to C3 (Residential) and conversion into: CONVERSION OF THE PUBLIC HOUSE INTO TWO X 2 BEDROOM FLATS, CONVERSION OF OUTBUILDING INTO ONE X 1 BEDROOM DWELLING AND ERECTION OF A DETACHED ONE X 1 BEDROOM DWELLING IN THE CAR PARK

The SJB was the 1st Public House in Hitchin to be listed as an ACV which is in force until 31/10/2018 which the new owners were well aware of.  It is a clear example of a developer buying a Public House with the sole purpose of converting to a House or flats which we see throughout the country.

 It sits in a Conservation Area and is now the only pub left within that area which used to have 3 with the other 2 converted to houses.  It is also one of the oldest buildings and is considered to be Hitchin’s 1st ‘Public House’ as opposed to an Inn/Hotel.

It has never been marketed as a public house at a fair market rate, for any consistent period as required under its status as ACV It has served the community for over 150yrs and is still viable with the right owners and investment. The local community is growing and if marketed as a pub  we believe the community will respond as has recently been the case with The Windmill at Charlton.

But why should you oppose this application.

Because we have to urge NHDC  to make a stand to protect  all ACV,s otherwise a dangerous precedent might be set which could put a further 27 ACV in North Herts alone at risk  if a precedent is set!   14 of those are pubs which show the strength of feeling from local communities to protect pubs.

Below is a list of all 27 NHDC registered Assets of Community Value.

Maybe your local, social club. post office is listed?

Hitchin Museum, (Charnwood House), Paynes Park, Hitchin.

Thomas Bellamy House, Beford Road, Hitchin, Herts

Royston Hospital, London Road, Royston, Herts

Jackmans Community Centre and Old Library, Ivel Court, Letchworth Garden

Red Lion PH, Damask Green Road, Weston, Herts.

Royston Market Place, The Market Place

Sir John Barleycorn PH, Oughtonhead Way, Hitchin Herts. SG5 2JZ

Molly Mallones PH, 117 Nightingale Road, Hitchin Herts, SG5 1RG

Three Horseshoes PH, Baldock Lane, Willian, Herts. SG6 2AE

The Cabinet PH, High Street, Reed, Royston, Herts. SG8 8AH

The Plough PH, Plough Lane, Ley Green, Herts. SG4 8LA

Weston Stores and Post Office, Post Office Row, Weston, Herts. SG4 7DR

Rising Sun PH, 21 Halls Green, Weston, Herts. SG4 7DR

The Cricketers PH, Damask Green Road, Weston, Herts

Land between Baldock Road and Radburn Way, Letchworth Garden City, Herts.

British Legion House and former Paynes Park Social Club, Paynes Park,

Pirton PO and Village Store, 63 High Street, Pirton, Herts. SG5 3PT

The Fox PH, High Street, Pirton. SG5 3PS

Motte & Bailey PH, 1 Great Green, Pirton, Herts. SG5 3QD

Methodist Hall, High Street, Pirton, Herts. SG5 3PS

Ley Green Recreation Ground, School Lane, Ley Green, Kings Walden, Herts

Pirton Village Hall, High Street, Pirton, Herts. SG5 3PS

Top Field, Fishponds Road, Hitchin Herts. SG5 1NJ

The Windmill PH, Charlton Road, Charlton, Hitchin, Herts. SG5 2AE

The Maiden's Head PH 68 High Street, Whitwell, Herts. SG4 8AH

The White Horse PH, 22 High Street, Kimpton, Herts. SG4 8RJ

The Fox and Hounds PH, High Street, Barley, Royston, Herts. SG8 8HU

 Please sign the petition and help not only protect The Sir John Barleycorn but also set a precedent for all the above.

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Comment on NHDC website:Ref 16/01110/1

http://pa.north-herts.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=_NHERT_DCAPR_168221

 

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