An award-winning pub has been ordered to remove a large "teepee" and bar in its beer garden described as an "essential part of the business". The Eagle and Child in Ramsbottom was crowned UK "Pub of the Year" in 2017 and was also named best food pub in the Manchester Food and Drinks Awards two years earlier. Last week, Bury Council rejected a retrospective planning application for permanent retention the circular tented "teepee", outside bar, pergola and toilet block.
The structures were erected during the pandemic and have been in operation ever since. The timber frame and UPVC teepee, has a canvas cover and a footprint of 86sq/m. It is 10 metres high at its central point.
It seats up to 72 people and is heated by an external space heater. Documents submitted in support of the plans, submitted by the owners, brewery Daniel Thwaites, said: “The teepee structure was erected during the pandemic, in response to the restrictions that were placed upon the business. “It is used for drinking and dining and is essentially an extension of the pub and is an essential part of the business.
"The works have significantly improved the outdoor experience for customers. “The garden, in its previous form, lacked investment and failed to provide the quality environment that customers now expect.” The pub has won many awards including UK pub of the year (Picture: Eagle and Child) The council said the application was refused earlier this month mainly on noise and traffic issues, plus des.