A Norfolk pub frequented by the Prince and Princess of Wales finds itself at the centre of a renewed planning row over overflow parking arrangements.
The Dabbling Duck in Great Massingham must seek fresh approval for using an adjacent field as additional car parking space after inaccuracies were discovered in the boundary details of plans approved last year.
King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council originally granted permission for the scheme, but the site’s boundaries were incorrectly depicted in the documentation, necessitating a new vote.
When the award-winning establishment, where William and Catherine have dined, first applied for the parking arrangement, more than 60 people lodged objections.
A Norfolk pub frequented by the Prince and Princess of Wales finds itself at the centre of a renewed planning row over overflow parking arrangements.
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Critics expressed fears that vehicles with hot engines or discarded cigarettes could ignite a fire in the field.
The fresh application has drawn 15 objections, with residents again raising concerns about potential fire hazards alongside issues relating to access routes and increased traffic in the area.
The pub has previously welcomed the royal couple for lunch, adding to its profile in the village.
Despite the objections, the proposal has garnered notable support within the community.
The Dabbling Duck in Great Massingham must seek fresh approval for using an adjacent field as additional car parking space after inaccuracies were discovered in the boundary details of plans approved last year.
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Great Massingham Parish Council has declared itself in favour of the plans, while three individuals have submitted letters backing the application, with one arguing that providing parking facilities helps ensure the venue remains viable as a business.
When councillors previously approved the scheme, they stipulated that a hedgerow must be planted along the boundary to act as a firebreak.
A council report recommends that the planning committee grants approval when it convenes on Monday.