Neighbourhood planners in Ross-on-Wye are seeking residents’ views on future development of the Chase Hotel site.
The Georgian hotel on Gloucester Road is due to close at the end of September this year.
And many locals are concerned about the future of the overall site and the effect any future development will have on the privately-owned green space.
The Ross-on-Wye Neighbourhood Development Plan steering group is running a consultation on the future site so that it can best reflect residents’ views.
While the NDP itself cannot prevent the closure of the hotel it can influence future development of the site.
The steering group is suggesting that a new section should be included in the plan where that supports redevelopment of the site subject to meeting specific criteria.
“The plan could therefore include some explanation about the site and the current situation, some general development principles and some criteria for many aspects of any future development proposals – heights, materials, design, parking, views, wildlife protection, tree protection and replacements and, of course, open space protection,” the consultation reads.
“Once again, the examiner would have to consider whether these criteria would suggest any unreasonable constraints on the future of the site.
“In addition, a new policy relating to the green and open spaces within Ross, with specific reference to the Chase Hotel site could be added to the plan.
“In our view both of the above are achievable and would provide for the examiner the appropriate balance between concerns about a locally if not formally valued open space and a viable development future for the site.
“This work could also be undertaken quite quickly.
“We consider this approach has the highest chance of success in terms of positively influencing the future of the site.”
Residents have until June 28 to respond to the consultation.
There is a link to the consultation is available on the Ross-on-Wye NDP facebook page, the town council’s website and there are paper copies at their offices.
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