Former Burnley pub to be transformed into flats

A dilapidated pub on the outskirts of Burnley town centre has been earmarked to become five flats.
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The Britannia Inn in Oxford Road is currently closed and in a poor state of repair.

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Mr T Stott, of Queen Street, Briercliffe, has bought the two-storey premises and wants to turn the building into three ground floor and two first floor apartments.

The Britannia Inn, Oxford Road, BurnleyThe Britannia Inn, Oxford Road, Burnley
The Britannia Inn, Oxford Road, Burnley
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He has told council officials it is unlikely it will ever be viable as a public house again.

Mr Stott has submitted a planning application for the conversion of the building near Towneley Park to Burnley Council.

A supporting statement says: “The application site comprises a dilapidated detached, two-storey public house located on Oxford Road, Burnley.

“No external alterations are required to facilitate the proposed change of use, other than sandblasting of the external stonework.

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“The public house is in an extremely poor state of repair and would be in need of significant investment to make it a viable business concern.

“The applicant is a local developer with a track record of delivering high-quality residential conversions.

“In light of the current condition of the property and the lack of a future in its current guise, it is considered that the building would be more suitable in residential use.

“It is sought to deliver variety in the type and size of accommodation within the building, which would appeal to a range of future occupants, who would first be vetted and approved.

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“Towneley Park is in close proximity to the site and offers opportunities for outdoor leisure pursuits

“The sale to the applicant was predicated on continued, prolonged struggles to make the business viable.

“With rising commercial energy prices, supply chain costs and post-Covid-19 impacts, the continued viability of marginal businesses such as this will be questionable, particularly in the wider context of changes in drinking habits and the requirements of consumers.

“There are other local drinking establishments in the vicinity (Burnley Wood Club and the Woodman Inn) able to cater for the local community.

“It is in close proximity to the town centre.

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“Internally the building will be stripped out entirely, taken back the exposed walls and floors, before being refit to a high standard to accommodate the proposed residential uses.

“The development makes efficient use of an existing building.”

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