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The Red Lion is a historic Public House situated in a Conservation Area along Theale High Street. The Pub offers the last traditional skittle alley in the surrounding area and has been an important meeting place since the mid 19th Century.
This Committee's petition objects to the closure of the Pub and demolition of the skittle alley, which would represent a serious blow to a local community that is well known for its variety of coaching inns.
We, the undersigned, would like to see this village amenity retained as a community asset, and not lost to the proposed over-development of the site.
More detailed reasons for the objection may be found below:
1. The closure of the Pub contradicts many aspects of West Berkshire Council's robust pro-pub planning policies (see Supplementary Planning Guidance No. 19). In particular:
a) The applicant's viability study does not reference any trading figures for the last tenancy of the Pub, and is based on many assumptions rather than facts.
b) The Pub, skittle alley and function room contributed to the distinctive character of Theale village, and the location was featured in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide.
c) The Pub was popular with local residents, and workers from the nearby business parks, and represented a unique offering compared to the other pubs of Theale.
d) The Pub was not sold at a realistic price, and less than 6 months after it was last marketed.
2. The proposed over-development:
a) Would have an unacceptable impact on the character of the Conservation Area.
b) Would have a detrimental effect on the residents of the Meadow Way properties to the rear of the site, and 7 Church Street.
c) Does not offer realistic parking to cater for the proposed 8 flats plus visitors. The applicant claims incorrectly that the roads around the site are unrestricted, when in fact they are permit-controlled / otherwise restricted.
d) Fails to offer the required Affordable Housing, contrary to West Berkshire Core Strategy Policy CS6.
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August 29, 2015
Seeing the momentum grow has been exhausting but deeply validating. This confirms that I am not the only one fighting to keep the history of our village alive.
Reached 100 supporters
August 29, 2015
95 Comments
This is a much missed asset of Theale. More flats are not required. With the already planned increase in village size (Lakeside etc.) Theale needs to keep this infrastructure to accommodate the already approved plans for new homes. In addition to this, Ikea will generate additional custom for the village amenities .
Lived in Theale for 15 years . spent many a skittles night for Theale Primary PTA here. Have been back several times . the pub is one of the social places for theale inhabitants , it has a heart , so SAVE THE RED LION
Proposed 8 flat development is contrary to WBC Affordable Housing Policy CS6 Young people who have been born and grown up in Theale, have absolutely no chance of securing a home of their own at todays current market prices, this needs to be seriously looked at.
This is a historic building in Theale which should be preserved in its entirety. It would be a great shame for the site to be redeveloped into flats, as has sadly already happened to the Lamb pub in Theale.
This was my local friendly welcoming, great meeting place with the only attached hall on a public house left. The other public houses do not suit many of the community. With the new proposed 325 houses Theale needs to KEEP this public house. Keep Theale as it should be 'The Ale'
Lovely little pub and the skittle alley was a great favourite, not only with villagers, but also with the residents of the outlying and surrounding villages. A skittles league does wonders for community spirit and social cohesion. This is an historic village tradition that would be a crying shame to permanently lose. Candy Clarkson.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
The Red Lion is a historic Public House situated in a Conservation Area along Theale High Street. The Pub offers the last traditional skittle alley in the surrounding area and has been an important meeting place since the mid 19th Century.
This Committee's petition objects to the closure of the Pub and demolition of the skittle alley, which would represent a serious blow to a local community that is well known for its variety of coaching inns.
We, the undersigned, would like to see this village amenity retained as a community asset, and not lost to the proposed over-development of the site.
More detailed reasons for the objection may be found below:
1. The closure of the Pub contradicts many aspects of West Berkshire Council's robust pro-pub planning policies (see Supplementary Planning Guidance No. 19). In particular:
a) The applicant's viability study does not reference any trading figures for the last tenancy of the Pub, and is based on many assumptions rather than facts.
b) The Pub, skittle alley and function room contributed to the distinctive character of Theale village, and the location was featured in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide.
c) The Pub was popular with local residents, and workers from the nearby business parks, and represented a unique offering compared to the other pubs of Theale.
d) The Pub was not sold at a realistic price, and less than 6 months after it was last marketed.
2. The proposed over-development:
a) Would have an unacceptable impact on the character of the Conservation Area.
b) Would have a detrimental effect on the residents of the Meadow Way properties to the rear of the site, and 7 Church Street.
c) Does not offer realistic parking to cater for the proposed 8 flats plus visitors. The applicant claims incorrectly that the roads around the site are unrestricted, when in fact they are permit-controlled / otherwise restricted.
d) Fails to offer the required Affordable Housing, contrary to West Berkshire Core Strategy Policy CS6.
Updates
August 29, 2015
Seeing the momentum grow has been exhausting but deeply validating. This confirms that I am not the only one fighting to keep the history of our village alive.
Reached 100 supporters
August 29, 2015
95 Comments
My husband used this pub playing in darts team vote years and had his 40th birthday in the skittle alley. It is a well known building and would be a huge lost to the community keep it!!!
This is a much missed asset of Theale. More flats are not required. With the already planned increase in village size (Lakeside etc.) Theale needs to keep this infrastructure to accommodate the already approved plans for new homes. In addition to this, Ikea will generate additional custom for the village amenities .
Lived in Theale for 15 years . spent many a skittles night for Theale Primary PTA here. Have been back several times . the pub is one of the social places for theale inhabitants , it has a heart , so SAVE THE RED LION
Proposed 8 flat development is contrary to WBC Affordable Housing Policy CS6 Young people who have been born and grown up in Theale, have absolutely no chance of securing a home of their own at todays current market prices, this needs to be seriously looked at.
This is a historic building in Theale which should be preserved in its entirety. It would be a great shame for the site to be redeveloped into flats, as has sadly already happened to the Lamb pub in Theale.
This was my local friendly welcoming, great meeting place with the only attached hall on a public house left. The other public houses do not suit many of the community. With the new proposed 325 houses Theale needs to KEEP this public house. Keep Theale as it should be 'The Ale'
Lovely little pub and the skittle alley was a great favourite, not only with villagers, but also with the residents of the outlying and surrounding villages. A skittles league does wonders for community spirit and social cohesion. This is an historic village tradition that would be a crying shame to permanently lose. Candy Clarkson.
Needs to stay as a community assist
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My husband used this pub playing in darts team vote years and had his 40th birthday in the skittle alley. It is a well known building and would be a huge lost to the community keep it!!!