The scheme aims to secure the viability of the Mayflower Hotel at Lymington as well as creating a safer way of serving meals. If the proposed development is given the go-ahead, two outside bar severies will be replaced by a single serving point. The Mayflower overlooks the Solent and the entrance to the Lymington River. Hollywood legend Johnny Depp is also reported to have visited the Mayflower pub (Image: PA)The application says the pub is trying to compete with other eating and drinking establishments and meet the expectations of its customers. "For this pub to remain viable, it needs to be able to adapt and capitalise on its popular summer trading periods.