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Little Wenlock pub to get new lease of life
Thursday 6th January 2011, 11:50AM GMT.
A Shropshire village pub is set to gain a new lease of life after being granted permission to build a restaurant and accommodation.
The Huntsman Inn in Little Wenlock, near Telford, was bought by Shropshire businessman Peter Morris, who hopes to turn the business into a thriving community hub after being granted planning permission by Telford & Wrekin Council’s plans board last night.
Mr Morris aims to build a two-storey extension to provide a restaurant with accommodation above, as well as building a holiday let cottage and three dwellings for rental.
Councillors said they were pleased to see someone taking on the business at a time when 19 pubs were closing each week.
“This really is the jewel in the crown of Little Wenlock and I think the applicant is a very brave man, investing this money in a pub,” Councillor Roy Picken said.
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