A disued skittle alley at a pub in Street could be knocked down and two bungalows built in its place, if the application is approved by Mendip District Council.

Plans have been submitted which would see the King Alfred on Leigh Road lose its redundant skittle alley, and have the outdoor space redeveloped to accommodate two semi-detached chalet-style bungalows.

In the application, Stephen Radford - Head of Estates at Punch Pubs & Co, which owns the pub, said: "We do not envisage that the development will detract from the operation of the pub. The proposals involve demolishing the disused skittle alley which has remained obsolete for many years, and there will only be a minor loss in outdoor drinking space. Punch are committed to reinvesting a proportion of proceeds from the development back into the business to provide an upgraded outdoor drinking area. This will ensure that the pub can continue to deliver a high quality offering for many years to come.

"The negligible reduction in car parking spaces is considered adequate to ensure the business remains both sustainable and appealing to the community. Punch wholeheartedly support the application and would not do so if it was considered that the pubs viability would be impacted. As owners of the King Alfred, we are well placed to comment on this application, and we feel that the loss of this space is not fundamental to the pub as a business."

Planning applications validated this week

Bradley Farm, West Bradley Lane, West Bradley, Glastonbury

Demolish side garage and erect two storey side extension.

The King Alfred, 38 Leigh Road, Street

Demolition of skittle alley and erection of 2no. semi-detached chalet bungalows (Use C3), with associated parking and landscaping, and reconfiguration of the public house car park and beer garden.

Applications decided this week

Northload Roundabout, Glastonbury

SCC/3964/2022 x 4 roundabout advertisement/sponsorship signs.

Decision: No Objections

1 Beckery, Glastonbury

Erection of attached double garage following demolition of existing garage.

Decision: Approval

32 Badgers Green Road, Walton

Application for a proposed lawful development certificate for side extension to add WC and Utility.

Decision: Development is Lawful

The Batch, Stone Lane, Parbrook, Glastonbury

Erection of single storey extension, installation of windows & infill of existing window openings, change of use of land from agricultural to residential for the creation of vehicular entrance & parking area, creation of pedestrian paths & planting of new trees.

Decision: Approval

Land At Bushy Combe, Bove Town, Glastonbury

Works to Trees covered by TPO M1144:- G1 - Elms - fell 3no.. T1 - Oak - Reduce lateral limb over path by 2 m. T2 - Elm - Fell.

Decision: Withdrawn

Reservoir Buildings, Reynalds Way, Butleigh

Erection of a dwelling following demolition of an agricultural building.

Decision: Approval