{"id":27844,"date":"2020-10-02T17:10:43","date_gmt":"2020-10-02T16:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsblogsnew.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=27844"},"modified":"2020-10-02T17:10:43","modified_gmt":"2020-10-02T16:10:43","slug":"ihbcs-features-heritage-from-the-doorstep-petition-to-save-former-weymouth-community-pub-from-demolition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=27844","title":{"rendered":"IHBC\u2019s\u00a0 features \u2018Heritage from the doorstep\u2019: Petition to save former Weymouth community pub from demolition"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The Dorset Echo<\/em> has featured a campaign to prevent an historic former Weymouth community pub, the \u2018Ferrybridge Inn\u2019, being demolished and turned into flats.<\/h3>\n

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The Dorset Echo <\/em>writes:<\/p>\n

The 120-year-old Ferrybridge Inn, on Portland Road, Wyke Regis, is due to be knocked down and turned into a complex of 29 flats and a new pub or restaurant after planning permission was granted in 2018. Originally built in the 1890s its initial role was to collect tolls from people crossing to Portland, later becoming a pub. But despite its rich history the building is not listed and can be knocked down. Doubt had been cast over whether the development will still go ahead as planning permission – given to a London firm, Boyer, acting on behalf of Dorset landowner Ilchester Estates – was due to expire earlier this month. However, it has emerged that a change in the law could give developers extra time.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, in a last ditch attempt to save the iconic building, residents have started a petition calling for Dorset Council to intervene and force the new owners to keep it as a community asset. Dave Taylor, who started the petition ‘Act Now – Save the Ferrybridge Inn’ on change.org, said: \u2018The Inn is the only remaining connection to the original ferry and bridge\u2026 \u2019<\/p>\n

Nearby resident Ann Douglas said: \u2018It’s just an eyesore – I just hope they don’t now put in a planning application for something that’s even more intrusive…\u2019<\/p>\n

Wyke resident Colin Hobbs said: \u2018It is part of Wyke Regis’ history…\u2019<\/p>\n

Developer Boyer London has been contacted for comment.<\/p>\n

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