Evidence gained from other relevant sources (owner, Ward member, Parish Council, B&NES Council) None score out of 25 and rationale 15 - Furthering the social interests of the local community is described in the nomination in some detail, showing impacts of the period following recent closure. However, the presence of another public house in the village potentially reduces the social impact of The Yew Tree’s closure. C2. Is any aspect of the usage actively discouraged by the Council’s Policy and Budget Framework? Evidence provided by nominee is no evidence that the usage is actively discouraged by the Council’s Policy and Budget framework and it is not contrary to existing planning policies. Evidence gained from other relevant sources (owner, Ward member, Parish Council, B&NES Council) None Enter score out of 25 and rationale 25 - No active discouragement by the Council’s Policy and Budget Framework has been identified. C3. Why is the usage seen as having social value in the context of the community on whose behalf the nomination is being made? Evidence provided by nominee The nomination states that The Yew Tree Inn has a very different character from the other pub in the village, which is also used as an Indian restaurant. It was used by all sections of the community: By families with regular family events, and providing a large range of play equipment for children in its child friendly garden; By young adults at its Friday night disco – there are no other activities especially for young adults in Chew Valley; By younger and older residents as members of various sports clubs described above; By all residents, for whom The Yew Tree was a meeting place for them, as well as those from further afield.
Evidence gained from other relevant sources (owner, Ward member, Parish Council, B&NES Council) In a written submission dated 21 August 2014, the owner’s agent states that ‘we object to the nomination on behalf of the owner; the reasons set out clearly in our planning submission.’ In a further email dated 13 October 2014, the owner’s agent states that ‘there is another public house in the village which is a perfectly good existing local community facility, which should be fully supported.’ Enter score out of 25 and rationale 10 - The nomination emphasises the use of The Yew Tree Inn by all sections of the local community. A higher score may have resulted from further specific evidence of social value in Chew Stoke arising from of the asset. In addition, the availability of another public means that the facilities of a public house are still available to residents and visitors to the village. C4. How strongly does the local community feel about the usage as furthering their social interests? Evidence provided by nominee A survey was undertaken of Chew Stoke residents over the age of 18 to gauge the level of support for nomination. Of the 383 households in the village, responses were received from 271 residents. Of 261 expressed a preference for the Yew Tree inn to remain as a pub, while 10 expressed a preference for it to become a residential dwelling. A selection of favourable comments from residents is included in the nomination. A Master Brewer resident in the village has suggested establishing a in the Yew Tree Inn, which would be unique in the Chew Valley. Evidence gained from relevant sources (owner, Ward member, Parish Council, B&NES Council) The Councillor for the ward (Chew Valley North) stated in her objection to the planning application by the present owner for change of use from public house to dwellinghouse that the village is capable of sustaining a second well run public house, and that there are several successful examples within Chew Valley of unprofitable and physically run down public houses being turned around into successful businesses.