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Proposed change of use from sports bar to family amusement centre at first floor level

38 Marine Parade Merlins Sports Bar GREAT YARMOUTH NR30 2EJ

APPROVE Conditions/ReasonsReference: 06/16/0130/CUGreat Yarmouth Borough Council

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16 Feb 2016
Received
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17 Feb 2016
Validated
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11 Mar 2016
Consultation Started
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8 Apr 2016
Comments Due
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13 Apr 2016
Decision By
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7 Jul 2016
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Proposed change of use from sports bar to family amusement centre at first floor level

Reference: 06/16/0130/CU
Parish: GY Nelson
Agent: Brian Phillips 15B Covent Garden Road Caister on Sea GREAT YARMOUTH NR30 5SB

38 Marine Parade Merlins Sports Bar GREAT YARMOUTH NR30 2EJ

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Document	Published	Action
DC Planning App - Further InformationDC Planning App - Further Information	2 Dec 2016	View
DC Committee MinutesDC Committee Minutes	18 Jul 2016	View
Planning Decision NoticePlanning Decision Notice	7 Jul 2016	View
DC Planning App - Consultation Response (Statutory)DC Planning App - Consultation Response (Statutory)	11 Apr 2016	View
DC Planning App - Consultation Response (Statutory)DC Planning App - Consultation Response (Statutory)	8 Apr 2016	View
DC Planning App - Consultation Response (Statutory)DC Planning App - Consultation Response (Statutory)	8 Apr 2016	View
DC Planning App - Consultation Response (Statutory)DC Planning App - Consultation Response (Statutory)	8 Apr 2016	View
DC Planning App - Consultation Response (Statutory)DC Planning App - Consultation Response (Statutory)	5 Apr 2016	View
DC Planning App - Consultation Response (Statutory)DC Planning App - Consultation Response (Statutory)	4 Apr 2016	View
DC Planning App - Flood Risk and Drainage AssessmentDC Planning App - Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment	31 Mar 2016	View
DC Planning App - New App & PlansDC Planning App - New App & Plans	31 Mar 2016	View
DC Planning App - Consultation Response (Statutory)DC Planning App - Consultation Response (Statutory)	30 Mar 2016	View
Consultation LetterConsultation Letter	11 Mar 2016	View
Consultation InternalConsultation Internal	11 Mar 2016	View

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