A village pub is once again seeking permission to alter its beer garden after previous plans were refused.
New proposals have been submitted for outdoor space at The Old Volunteer — known as The Old Vol — in Caythorpe.
The applicant, Reddington Pubs Limited, is proposing to relocate the pub’s beer garden while also creating a dedicated biodiversity area on site.
The Old Vol, Caythorpe. Photo: Google Maps
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In May last year, a retrospective planning application for the beer garden was refused by Newark and Sherwood District Council’s planning committee.
At the time, the committee voiced frustration at the retrospective nature of the plans, and encouraged the applicant to take into account concerns about greenbelt land and flooding.
Proposed relocation designs for the beer garden layout at The Old Volunteer pub in Caythorpe. Photo: Newark and Sherwood District Council planning portal
Under the newly-submitted plans, the area where the beer garden was built without permission would be returned to grassland and planted as a wildflower meadow as a means of increasing biodiversity.
The beer garden, including an outdoor food service area, bar, and toilets, as well as covered seating, will be relocated into an area of existing carpark to the rear of the pub.
Two bridges across an on-site stream would be removed, while a third will remain for maintenance access only.
An existing children’s play area would be retained, with a new opening added to connect it with the outdoor terrace.
Plans for The Old Volunteer pub in Caythorpe have been resubmitted. Photo: Newark and Sherwood District Council planning portal
A flood risk assessment, ecological enhancement plan, and transport statement have all been included in the application in an attempt to address the council’s previous concerns.
In a planning statement, the applicant says the new design is “a more considered and better managed arrangement for the use of the land” and argues that it will “secure the long term future of the public house as a viable rural community facility”.
The district council will have the final decision on the plans.
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