What's happening to The Island pub?

[Gramaisc]

We had a listed building where the traffic lights are - the White Lion - we paid to have it very carefully dismantled, examined, recorded and stored for re-erection elsewhere in the town - then it was thrown away.

 

[1JKz]

ben0239's right, they are ugly windows.

A few hundred quid more* could have made this place look great again!


* yeah yeah yeah, not my money etc etc blah blah blah, I'm just having a say in the look of a building that's in my town, I will always want what I feel is best for the integrity and coherence of historical Stafford buildings, that made me come and want to live here in the first place!

 

[1JKz]

We had a listed building where the traffic lights are - the White Lion - we paid to have it very carefully dismantled, examined, recorded and stored for re-erection elsewhere in the town - then it was thrown away.

I think you'll find the correct response given for the conclusion of this building was "erm, yeah, we don't know where we put it last..."?!

 

[Gramaisc]

I think you'll find the correct response given for the conclusion of this building was "erm, yeah, we don't know where we put it last..."?!

Mmm, a search of posh houses in Cheshire might be worth a try..

 

[markpa12003]

There is no requirement for a planning application to have been made to the change the use of the Island PH to the Island Indian Restaurant because a PH (A3 use) can be changed to a restaurant (A4 use) without planning permission. Consequently, I suspect the works that have been undertaken have not had any formal approval from SBC. Only external works to the building, subject to what they are, require planning approval.

In most cases, you don't need planning permission to change the windows unless the property is within a conservation area. If the Island is within a conservation area then the SBC would be perfectly within their rights to request that the owner applies for retrospective planning permission for the UPVC windows and SBC should do this. A building does not to be listed for the Council to be justified in doing this.

As part of the planning consent, SBC can insist that the installed windows should be of a higher standard than those currently installed.

I would hope SBC have contacted the owner of the Island because the installed windows do not 'preserve or enhance the conservation area' and do cheapen the building.

 

[John Marwood]

I wonder what listeners feel about the windows on the Stafford Borough Council offices


Royal Brine anyone?

 

[markpa12003]

I'm not aware that SBC offices are within a conservation area. However, the windows are the least of the buildings problems. It's an awful building that I would love to see demolished.

I can't believe the Royal Brine baths were demolished to make away for the SBC offices.

To get back on track slightly ...SBC have a terrible track record of ensuring new developments preserve or enhance conservation areas or listed buildings, as demonstrated by McDonalds next door to the ancient high house, the office block opposite the Gatehouse theatre and the Santander building in Market Square.

 

[Gramaisc]

I wonder what listeners feel about the windows on the Stafford Borough Council offices?

At least one Forumite wasn't too happy when one of them fell out and her shop was virtually blocked off for a while...

You'll ask a lot of people before you find somebody that actually believes that the Brine Baths really had to come down.

 

[Noah]

Mmm, a search of posh houses in Cheshire might be worth a try..

I thought they flogged it to someone who was building a fake 17th century farmhouse out Bishop's Offley way?

 

[The Island - Stafford]

Hi All

Grand Opening will be Wednesday 1st October 2014

25% off total bill for the first two nights (1st & 2nd)
20% off total bill for the first week
15% off total bill for the second week

For more info or to book a table please call 07734037779/01785215355

Kindest Regards

Management
The Island
Masala Fusion Restaurant
135-136 Lichfield Road
Stafford
ST17 4LE

 

[The Island - Stafford]

About 2 months ago I saw a couple of men discussing what they could do to the building and then a few weeks ago all of the windows were boarded up.

The pub isn't on the Fleurets website but the sign still says For Sale. I understand the building has now been sold.

Anyone got any more news about what's happening?

I hope it reopens as a pub again.

WE WELCOME YOU TO THE ISLAND WITH GRAND OPENING OFFERS.........................Location:-
The Island, Lichfield Rd,
Stafford
ST17 4LE
TEL: 01785 215355/07734037779

After 2 years of work to this building, finally ready to OPEN to the public on Wednesday 1st October 2014.

Ribbon will be cut & Doors will be opened by:-

• 30/09/2014 Mayor of stafford will be opening the doors & giving a speech at the Opening Party
• 01/10/2014 & 2/10/2014 Open at 6-11pm 25% off total Bill
• 03/10/2014 Open 5-11pm 20% off Total bill for a week
• 10/10/2014 open 5-11pm 15% off Total bill for a week

An eatery located in the heart of Stafford tempted by an unrivalled range of authentic & imaginative
Indian and Bangaldeshi popular dishes. Each dish has its own distinctive flavour and aroma which cannot come from any curry powder but from the spices and herbs specially prepared by ourselves.

Our promise is to offer you a superior service and first class food to you a quality dining experience and make your evening one to remember. Here at the Island, we will work hard to provide you with a comfortable and friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy our exquisite food.

We hope you will enjoy your meal and have a memorable experience.

Thank you for reading & hope to see you all soon

Management
The Island