A GRADE two listed building at the back of a popular pub, which is currently used as a garage and storage area, is to be converted into a café.
The Tudor-style building in the grounds of the Ship Inn, in the High Street, Marske, will serve seated customers and also include an ice cream stall.
A report for members of Redcar and Cleveland Council’s regulatory committee said the building would have no external alterations so it could remain in keeping with the public house.
There were 16 representations received by the council with various comments being made by nearby residents, some of whom complained of additional litter, noise and food smells, a lack of available parking and congestion issues, while also describing the plans as unnecessary as the pub already serves food.
They had been recommended for approval by council officers.
Rob Henderson, the agent for the applicant, Christopher Pope, from the pub, said the Ship Inn was regularly used by cyclists who wanted non-alcoholic drinks and “preferred a café scenario not provided for in the area”.
Councillor Mike Lockwood said: “It has got to be a positive bringing this lovely looking building back into use.”
Chairman of the committee, Councillor Stuart Smith said the majority of people using the café would be within the confines of the Ship Inn car park with surrounding high walls and it would not have a negative impact on neighbours.
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The change of use plans, which required separate listed building approval, also given by councillors, were unanimously agreed.
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