Plan to turn 'eyesore' Calderdale pub into cottages
Proposals to co nvert a former Elland pub into new homes have been submitted to Calderdale Council.
If approved, the plans would see the Malt Shovel Inn, on Briggate, turned into two cottages and an existing cottage re-instated.
A heritage statement in support of the application says: “The proposed project involves transforming a vacant and dilapidated public house into a modern residential development comprising high-quality cottages.
“This initiative aims to revitalise the derelict site, which has become an eyesore within the local community, and to address the increasing demand for much-needed housing in the area.
“The conversion plans have been carefully considered to retain certain historical features of the original pub, maintaining a connection to its heritage while providing contemporary living spaces.”
The town centre pub closed in 2019.
“The pub has been closed for many years, reflected in national trends, due to staffing costs, rising utility costs, licence fees, duty rises and supermarket competition,” say the agents.
It is within Elland Conservation Area and next to the site is Britannia Buildings, which is a Grade II-listed building, notes the supporting statement.
Externally, the proposals are deliberately limited in order to retain the established appearance of the building and to avoid harm to the conservation area or the setting of Britannia Buildings.
The only alteration to the frontage is for an additional entrance door to provide independent access to one of the proposed homes, and this will match existing openings, according to the application.
The application, number 26/00145/FUL, can be viewed on the planning portal on the council’s website.