‘NO decision’ has been reached about the future of a pub which has been closed for almost a year.
The Swan Inn on Barbourne Road was sold more than nine months ago, after pub company Admiral Taverns decided it had no “sustainable” future under its ownership.
It was taken on by Worcester-based company Aziz Capital Ltd, which is part of a group that runs various housing schemes across Worcestershire.
Shortly after buying the pub, the company said it was deciding on the most appropriate use for the site.
Flats plan
Several months later, the firm submitted an application to Worcester City Council to demolish The Swan Inn and build 25 serviced apartments in its place.
The application received a number of objections from residents, who raised concerns about the size of the development, the size of the flats, as well as increased demand for parking spaces in Barbourne.
According to the council’s planning portal, the application has now been closed or withdrawn.
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What the new owners have said
Aziz Capital said in a new statement that it was “continuing to engage with planners” at the council but that now decision had yet been reached on the future of the pub.
The site is currently empty and has temporary fencing around it.
EMPTY: The pub has been empty for months (Image: NQ)
A spokesperson said: “Aziz Capital Ltd is continuing to engage with planners, Worcester City Council and other relevant stakeholders as part of its ongoing review of the site’s future potential.
“No decision has been made regarding the property’s future use at this stage.
“Aziz Capital Ltd is committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable projects that contribute to regeneration, investment and the long-term prosperity of the local area.
“Further updates will be provided as plans progress.”