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Screening Opinion request to determine as to whether proposed development is EIA development. Works proposed: asbestos removal and deconstruction of the Island Pavilion, external repair works to the 1888 Boat House, restoration of the Clock Tower and demolition of the North Concrete Deck, proposed landside works and development include the restoration, extension and change of use of the Pier Master's Cottage to provide retail, cafe and related office accommodation, the building of a separate WC block, and restoration of the Toll House, Shell Shop, and Pier View building, and associated infrastructure. THIS IS NOT A PLANNING APPLICATION

Birnbeck Pier Birnbeck Island Birnbeck Road Weston-super-Mare

DecidedReference: 24/P/0635/EA1North Somerset Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Request for formal screening opinion
Received
20 Mar 2024
Validated
20 Mar 2024
Determination deadline
10 Apr 2024
Local authority
North Somerset Council

Application overview

Screening Opinion request to determine as to whether proposed development is EIA development. Works proposed: asbestos removal and deconstruction of the Island Pavilion, external repair works to the 1888 Boat House, restoration of the Clock Tower and demolition of the North Concrete Deck, proposed landside works and development include the restoration, extension and change of use of the Pier Master's Cottage to provide retail, cafe and related office accommodation, the building of a separate WC block, and restoration of the Toll House, Shell Shop, and Pier View building, and associated infrastructure. THIS IS NOT A PLANNING APPLICATION

Proposal details

Reference
24/P/0635/EA1
Ward
Weston-super-Mare Hillside
Parish
Weston-super-Mare
Agent
Define

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Birnbeck Pier Birnbeck Island Birnbeck Road Weston-super-Mare

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DocumentPublishedAction
DECISION (EA1) EIA NOT REQUIREDDecision Notice · PDF12 Jul 2024View
NORTH SOMERSET OFFICER REPORTDelegated Report · PDF12 Jul 2024View
NORTH SOMERSET OFFICER REPORTDelegated Report · PDF12 Jul 2024View
NORTH SOMERSET OFFICER REPORTDelegated Report · PDF12 Jul 2024View
LLFA COMMENTSConsultation Reply · PDF1 May 2024View
PROPOSED SITE PLANPlan · PDF20 Mar 2024View
SITE LOCATION PLANPlan · PDF20 Mar 2024View
BIRNBECK PIER - ANNOTATED SITE PHOTOGRAPHApplication Photo · PDF20 Mar 2024View
ECOLOGY LETTER GECKOELLA LTDEcological report · PDF20 Mar 2024View
BIRNBECK PIER_EIA SCREENING WORKS SCHEDULEApplication Support Info · PDF20 Mar 2024View

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Decision & conditions

EIA not required
DECISION (EA1) EIA NOT REQUIRED
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