Refurbishment, subdivision, extension at Former Submarine Bar Public House, Cromwellsfort Road

Proposed development

Refurbishment, subdivision, extension, and associated change of use of the existing part 2 to part 3 storey former public house building to provide for a 3 storey building including 2 no. restaurant / café units, including takeaway use, (Units 1 and 2) at ground floor and first floor, 2 no. Class 2 / Class 3 office units (Units 3 and 4) at first floor level, and 1 no. self-storage unit (Unit 5) at second floor level. The proposal includes the provision of additional floorspace (804 sq.m) via the infilling of voids at first floor level and construction of additional floorspace at second floor level, and associated alterations at roof level, including partial replacement of existing pitched roof with a flat roof, and provision of a blue roof, plant area, lift overruns, and photovoltaic panels. Associated internal alterations and reconfiguration of the internal layouts from ground to second floor levels, including provision of a mobility hub providing secure cycle storage at ground floor level, provision of 2 no. new lifts providing access to all levels, alteration of circulation areas, stair cores, storage areas, ancillary accommodation and servicing arrangements at all levels; Associated external alterations, including alteration of existing facades and construction of new façade elements, glazing, associated architectural treatments, and signage zones; All associated site development, lighting, drainage, ancillary works and services necessary to facilitate the development.

Planning status

The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information.

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