Application to convert former Collingham pub into a house has been submitted to Newark and Sherwood District Council
An application to convert a village pub into a four bedroom house has been submitted.
The proposal seeks to change the use of the Grey Horse Inn, Collingham, into a single dwelling.
This plan will combine the existing first floor residential accommodation, a three-bedroom flat, with the ground floor space previously used by the pub.
The pub closed in January and has not been in use since.
Both the two outbuildings and associated parking and private gardens will also be used for residential purposes.
If approved, carparking spaces will drop from 20 to four. The plan suggests it is likely that the tarred areas will be reduced to create softer garden areas, but this detail is yet to be decided.
The application said: “The development is considered acceptable in principle as it would bring a redundant building back into viable use, within the confines of the village where sufficient alternative facilities exist.
“In addition, the proposal is considered to respect the character and appearance of the building and the conservation area.”
The plan also notes that there are currently two other pubs in the area, the Royal Oak and the Kings Head.
Mr David Thomas, owner of one of the neighbouring properties, said: “We are concerned about access for maintenance of our property wall which adjoins the boundary of the Grey Horse.
“Previously we made arrangements with the brewery directly for access through the gate of the pub carpark. From looking at the application, it is not clear how this might be accommodated, or even whether it will be possible.”