PLANS for a new shop in Pitton have been submitted – as the current village store is set to close in 2026.

Barclay & Phillips Architects have submitted an application to Wiltshire Council, on behalf of PCS Ltd, to extend the current village hall building in order to accommodate a shop and post office facility.

The current buildings would also get a makeover as part of the plan.

“The community is at risk because Pitton’s village shop is due to close in early 2026 when the owner retires,” it said.

“The existing facility provides a valuable service to the community in terms of shop, post office and banking, prescription collection, newspaper delivery, local information and social interaction.

“Its loss will have a negative impact on residents, many of whom are elderly and rely on the shop for a variety of goods and services.”

How the village hall in Pitton could look if the plans are approved. Picture: Barclay+Phillips/Wiltshire Council

If approved, the scheme would provide “volunteer and training opportunities”, as well as a “community hub which provides information to residents and visitors”, the application went on.

“The extension seeks to create a village shop with a separate entrance to the village hall, accommodating spaces such as a staff room and accessible toilet, and outdoor seating,” it added.

“The internal spaces of the existing village hall are proposed to remain as existing, however, it is proposed to clad the existing façade of the village hall with areas of timber cladding.

“A proposed glazed walkway to the existing entrance of the village hall is also proposed.”

The scheme will now be considered by Wiltshire Council. For more details, and to comment on the application, log on to wiltshire.gov.uk and search for reference PL/2024/06217.