Campaigners call on new Government to bolster planning protections for pubs on anniversary of Crooked House demolition
Campaigners are calling on the new Government to bolster planning protections for pubs.
It has come as The Campaign for Real Ale marks the anniversary of the demolition of the Crooked House pub at Himley.
CAMRA is urging the Government to improve planning options for local councils.
On August 5 last year fire destroyed much of the interior of the Crooked House pub, and under 48 hours later, the remaining structure of the building was demolished without planning permission.
In 2017 planning laws were changed so that pubs in England could not be converted or demolished without planning permission. However, reports from CAMRA volunteers across the country show that many pubs continue to be demolished or converted without apparent planning permission.
