Newbury Manor Hotel submits plans for new restaurant

The London Road hotel has been vacant since July 2016

NEWBURY Manor Hotel has submitted plans to build a new restaurant.

The hotel – a Grade II-listed building – has applied for planning permission to extend the existing cottage to the rear in order to accommodate the new dining area.

The new part of the building will consist of the main restaurant area, a kitchen and a further private dining room. An outdoor seating terrace on the south side of the building, facing the river, also forms part of the proposals.

The hotel, located on the London Road, has been vacant since July 2016.

Town councillors have made no objection to the application, which has been submitted by SCP Newbury Manor Ltd.

The main entrance to the restaurant will be from the car park and both a stepped and a ramped access are provided.

Having consulted residents at a public consultation in July 2016, the latest proposals include plans for increased screening between the hotel and its neighbouring residents, namely through extra planting.

There are also plans for reduced space for car parking and an air conditioning unit will be relocated to address previous acoustic concerns.

West Berkshire Council is expected to make a decision on the application by Tuesday, November 13.