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From the
https://theisleofthanetnews.com by Kathy Bailes, 22 March 2021.
Permission granted for bar and bistro plan at former Port and Anchor
pub in Ramsgate.
The former Port and Anchor pub in Ramsgate is destined to become
a bistro bar and holiday lets after planning permission was granted
by Thanet council.
The Albion Hill boozer was sold at auction last year after its
closure prior to the first national lockdown. The new proposals put
forward by Harbour View Ramsgate Ltd include change of use of the
ground and lower ground floor from a public house to a bar/bistro
and the renovation and restoration of the upper floors from function
rooms and accommodation, to 3 self-contained, 2 bed, holiday
apartments.
Planning documents for the project say: “The proposals ensure the
community use of the building is not lost but diversified to retain
a viable and thriving local business.
“The change of use of the upper floors to tourist accommodation
would equally ensure the commercial viability of the property as a
whole through a dual use across the building. This is fully
supported by the Local Plan Policy and ensures the regeneration of a
prominent building within the Royal Harbour and town centre
setting.”
The site had been a pub since circa 1847 and was previously named
the "Royal Standard."
Thanet council granted permission for the plan last week. |
