Currently nominated assets

Great Easton parish

The Swan Inn, The Endway, Great Easton CM6 2HG

Reference: UTT/21/2870/ACV

The Swan Inn Asset of Community Value nomination form [12.99MB]
 

Decision

The decision has been made not to enter The Swan, Great Easton, onto Uttlesford District Council's list of Assets of Community Value (ACV), for the reasons outlined below:

As the building is not currently in use, this nomination was assessed against the Localism Act paragraph 88 part 2:

a) there is a time in the recent past when an actual use of the building or other land that was not an ancillary use furthered the social wellbeing  or interests of the local community

In the recent past, i.e. pre the Covid pandemic, The Swan was in use as a public house. There is some evidence of seasonal and special events. However, there is insufficient evidence of regular usage that 'furthers' social wellbeing and social interests of the local community', that is not an ancillary use.

b) and, it is realistic to think that there is a time in the next five years when there could be non-ancillary use of the building or other land that would further (whether or not in the same way as before) the social wellbeing  or social interests of the local community

It is realistic to think that the property will come back into use as a public house, as it has been purchased for just that purpose. However, whether The Swan, under its new ownership, provides facilities and hosts activities that go beyond the sale of drinks and food to 'further' the social wellbeing or interests of the local community is yet to be established.
 

Little Easton parish

The Stag public house, Duck Street, Little Easton

Reference: UTT/21/1531/ACV

The Stag public house Asset of Community Value nomination form [3.37MB]

The nomination was discussed by the Assets of Community Value and Local Heritage List Committee on Monday 21 June. The committee resolved to "defer a decision in this matter in order to hear additional representation before the nomination is determined".
 

Newport parish

Land to the rear of the Coach and Horses public house, Newport

Reference: UTT/21/2871/ACV

Land to the rear of the Coach and Horses public house Asset of Community Value nomination form [2.31MB]
 

Commenting on a nomination

If you have any comments to make regarding a currently nominated asset, please email planningpolicy@uttlesford.gov.uk and quote the reference number (starting UTT).