Historic Victorian pub set to be converted into flats

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It called last orders almost a decade ago...



An old Coventry pub left to ruin for almost a decade could finally be given a new lease of life as flats.

The Rose & Woodbine public house in Stoney Stanton Road, Foleshill, fell into disrepair after last orders were called in 2010.

Now plans to covert the building into seven one-bedroom flats has been submitted to Coventry City Council.

The ground floor of the Victorian building could also be used for shops, restaurants or cafés, a supporting letter with the application also reveals.

The historic building dates back to 1898 and is an important part of the city's heritage, having been on the council's Local List of Buildings since 1974.

The application, submitted by Skyes Planning Ltd, says the highly decorative Victorian facade of the pub would be retained.

Four of the one-bedroom flats would be located on the ground floor, with another three on the first floor.

The proposed accommodation is considered to be mostly suitable for students or single professionals such as teachers, lecturers and health service workers, according to the planning application.

A communal roof garden terrace would also be built for those moving in.

New car parking spaces, storage for cycles and an area for bins would also have to be created.

The basement area would be used for storage.