Barge and Barrel: Historic Calderdale pub that shut last year could become six homes and a wine bar

Mark Spencer has applied to Calderdale Council to make the changes at the Barge and Barrel on Park Road.

He wants to convert the premises into two dwellings and four apartments, with a ground floor wine bar with offices below.

Supporting statements with the application, produced on behalf of the applicant by Bench Mark Designs, says a building has stood on the site of the main Barge and Barrel building since at least 1854, and this or a subsequent building has been a public house or hotel since the late 19th century.

The building, which is next to the Calder and Hebble Navigation, is part of Elland Conservation Area and it is close to the Wharf House and Wharf Office on Elland Wharf, and near to Elland Bridge – all Grade II listed.

A long side wing has recently been used as a brewery.

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Overall, the overwhelming majority of the proposed changes will bring neutral or positive heritage gains for the Elland Conservation Area and nearby listed buildings, argue the supporting statements.

They also say: “Over a long period of time, this building has been added to and altered.

“Unfortunately, the supporting trade required to finance the operation has all but disappeared.”

The supporting statements conclude: “The proposal meets appropriate criteria to provide new dwellings ideally suited to the needs of young families.”

The full application – number 23/00533/FUL – can be viewed on the planning portal on Calderdale Council’s website.