Demolishing historic pub would be a 'profound loss' for village

NEARLY 100 VILLAGERS AGAINST PLANS TO BUILD FLATS IN ITS PLACE - WITH JUST ONE IN FAVOUR

- By RUCSANDRA MOLDOVEANU

ALMOST 100 villagers have objected to plans to demolish a 19th-century pub and build new flats.

The application to Ashfield District Council to demolish the Peacock Hotel in Main Street, Huthwaite, has had a stormy reception in the village.

The plan is to build 23 one-bed flats if the bid gets the green light from councillors.

The development would only include 10 car parking spaces. But many residents cite congestion as one of the reasons for their objections.

The two-storey building dates back to 1832 and was last used as a pub and hotel.

The business ceased operations, however, in May last year.

The plans were met with more than 90 objections. In hers, Marta Dobrzynska said: “Instead of demolition, we urge the council to explore avenues for restoration and repurposing.