New plans for former pub

New plans have come forward for an historic former pub – following an 'unexpected structural failure' during conversion works.

An application to turn The Robin Hood in Hartshill into two shops and three flats was approved by Stoke-on-Trent City Council in January.

But as the proposals were being carried out, the building – which is nearly 200 years old and classed as a non-designated heritage asset – suffered a partial collapse.

Builders then had to remove 'unsound' roof structure and masonry down to ground floor ceiling height.

Applicant MBA Properties Group Ltd has now submitted a new planning application to regularise the unintended demolition work and allow the completion of the works.

According to the planning statement, when a building collapses or is demolished beyond the scope of a conversion consent, the original planning permission is no longer valid.

The new application seeks permission for the demolition and rebuild of the first floor, along with the original conversion works.