Though fewer than previous years, there are some important matters in Shirley South worthy of update.
- 159 Shirley Church Road : 24/03761/PAD The demolition of this building has been granted. While local residents have expressed their disapproval on the grounds of the historical nature of the building, the site is not situated within a conservation area, nor does it comprise a listed building. The building is in a poor state and is considered unviable to restore. So, while it would be desirable to resurrect this building to its previous condition, it is with regret that the decision is that it is to be demolished. What is important to SPRA is any proposed planning application which might be put forward to replace it. It is most likely that it will be for residential units and this will be closely monitored.
- Sandrock : 24/04100/DISC This long-standing planning application to develop the whole site of the public house into numerous units is still awaiting a decision. Previous applications have been refused. Slight technical alterations have been submitted but the overall plan for 11 flats and 4 houses has stayed the same. SPRA has continued to object and monitor this planning application.
- Alltype Builders Yard : 25/00212/FUL This application refers to the large storage shelving that was erected on the Bridle Road site in 2022 without planning permission. SPRA actively pursued an objection at the time after being alerted by a local resident. This was challenging as there was no planning application to object to. Numerous communications with the Council and our Councillors failed to resolve this issue until now (nearly three years on!), where an enforcement notice has been issued to submit a retrospective planning application. SPRA has submitted an objection.
If you wish to discuss any planning issues with our planning team, please can you submit your question using the email address spra.comms@hotmail.com This will allow the planning group to give an informed answer as to any issues raised.