Former pub rejected for demolition now marketed to let

Summarised from Warrington Guardian's report · Updated 5 Nov, 22:34 · Archive

A former pub in Lower Stretton, rejected for demolition by Warrington Borough Council, is now available to let for £15,000 a year.

The former Ring O' Bells pub in Lower Stretton has been put on the commercial rental market at £1,250 per calendar month, or £15,000 a year. The 1,458 sq ft building on Northwich Road is being advertised by Read Property Associates as a Class E commercial unit, suitable for uses including a shop, café, restaurant or office. The venue operated as a pub before closing in 2020.

Months earlier, an application by A&J Thwaites Ltd sought permission to demolish the building and construct a replacement with parking and a bin store. Planning documents argued the existing building suffered from serious damp and dry rot and would be difficult and costly to renovate. The proposed replacement was intended to provide a community hub with Class E commercial use. However, Warrington Borough Council refused the application, citing concerns over highway safety, parking provision, servicing arrangements and a lack of information relating to biodiversity net gain and protected species surveys.

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• Former pub that was eyed up for demolishment is now available to letA FORMER village pub that councillors refused permission to demolish is now being marketed to let for £15,000 a year.Warrington Guardian · 5 Nov, 17:00

In this story: Ring O' Bells · Lower Stretton · Warrington Borough Council · A&J Thwaites Ltd · Read Property Associates

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