[ Maidenhead Advertiser ] New revised plans submitted to turn Burnham pub into Hindu learning centre

The article titled “New revised plans submitted to turn Burnham pub into Hindu learning centre” discusses the revised plans to convert a longstanding Burnham pub, the 19th-century Jolly Woodman, into a Hindu cultural hub.

The pub was purchased by the Slough-based charity, GB Shri Raghavendra Swami Brundavan. The initial plans to convert the building into a place of worship were withdrawn in May due to more than 200 objections related to traffic concerns and potential environmental impact.

The new proposal, submitted to the Buckinghamshire Council planning portal on Monday, June 17, intends to turn the establishment into a ‘religious learning centre for teaching’ and meditation. The applicant stated that the previous application ‘lacked detail’ on the specific nature of the proposed activities.

The revised plans involve only ‘minor internal works’ with no demolition works and extension as previously proposed. The existing floor area will remain unchanged, and the first floor flat will be retained for staff occupation.

The applicant also addressed the concerns about parking and traffic. The property does not have any on-site parking spaces, and visitors have historically used the informal parking area adjacent to Littleworth Common. The proposal includes the provision of 10 secure cycle parking spaces.

The applicant expects the number of attendees at the proposed centre to be less than associated with the former pub restaurant use. The average number of weekday attendees is expected to be between 3 and 8, which might increase to 10 in the evenings. On Saturday evenings, this could increase to 25 to 30 persons for prayers but between 10 and 15 persons on Sunday evenings.

Source: Conversation with Copilot
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