Grade II listed Newport pub set for refurbishment to improve ‘tired and dated’ inside and outside areas
A grade II listed town centre pub is set to be refurbished with its ‘tired and dated’ inside and outside areas improved.
Plans have been approved for a new outside seating area at The Barley in Newport as part of a refurbishment project.
Telford & Wrekin Council have approved plans for the listed building which include adaptions to the existing outside pergola and replacing a door at the rear.
Plans also include repairs to the front door and steps to the building – which dates back to early in the 19th century with painted brick to an earlier 17th century timber frame.
“The works are within the curtilage of the existing site; carefully considered and carried out to integrate with the existing historical features of the building,” said applicant Star Pubs & Bars in their design and access statement.
Original plans for a new outside timber frame pergola with an extended roof were changed after the council’s built heritage department said that they would be an ‘unwelcome intrusion into the street scene’.
The plans also include an internal refurbishment and redecoration. The floor will also be raised to match the existing dance floor and the DJ booth moved.
“The proposals put forward will improve the external appeal of the property and revive the dated and tired interior and exteriors,” added the design and access statement.
“The proposed scheme will greatly enhance the functionality and the aesthetic appeal of the existing site.
“It is deemed that the proposals put forward will greatly benefit this important local public house, making it a greatly improved facility for both the local community and visitors from further afield to enjoy.”
Newport Town Council commented on the application stating: “The town council is generally supportive of proposals to enhance the night-time economy however there are a number of residences in close proximity to the site so we would ask for consideration of a condition that places reasonable limits on opening hours to reduce possible noise nuisance late into the night.”
Telford & Wrekin Council approved the plans with the conditions that samples and colours of all external materials are submitted to the planning department before work begins.
A further condition on the planning approval stated that no sound amplifying equipment can be used outside the pub without prior approval from the council.
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