A FORMER Shrewton pub could be demolished and replaced by five new houses, if plans are approved.
Oakley Planning & Conservation has submitted a planning application on behalf of Mr O Webb, for the site of the former George Inn, at Princess House, London Road.
The scheme would see the former pub building demolished and replaced by the homes, set back from the high street.
“As with the former laundry to the west of the site, this proposal would enhance this corner of London Road and the High Street as well as adding five additional windfall houses to the council’s housing stock,” the application said.
The terrace would be “staggered”, with gardens and parking spaces allocated, it went on.
“The site at Princess House has been empty for a number of years and is in a condition that reflects a lack of maintenance and care and attention over a longer period,” it added.
“Although previously a public house, it appears highly unlikely that anyone would wish to take on the considerable cost of restoring the building to an acceptable condition to re-open a pub – particularly so close to the Plume of Feathers across the road.
“Similarly, it is difficult to see what alternative community use a building of this scale and condition could be put to.”
The scheme is now open to consultation. For more details, and to comment, log on to wiltshire.gov.uk and search for application reference PL/2024/03466.
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