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A pub landlord must tear down decking and a children’s play area after planners refused permission.<\/b><\/p>\n
Torfaen Borough Council said the facilities at Castell y Bwch Inn at Henllys, near Cwmbran, were a “visual intrusion into the landscape”.<\/p>\n
But landlord Gary Bulmer said they were “vital” to the success of his business, which he bought in 2022, and removing them would have a “massive impact” on trade.<\/p>\n
Bulmer is considering an appeal but hoped a compromise could still be reached.<\/p>\n
“I don’t accept that it’s visually intrusive,” he said.<\/p>\n
“Everyone who comes says it’s wonderful but it now has to be taken down.”<\/p>\n
Bulmer said the outside seating and play area, which overlooks Newport with views stretching across to the Severn Estuary, had become an important attraction for families visiting the steakhouse.<\/p>\n
“It will have a massive impact on trade if this goes, it would be greatly diminished. Is this 50 square metres where the decking is so important?”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n