Microbrewery plan approved for community pub – despite objections

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PLANS have been approved for a microbrewery at the historic Raven Inn at Glazebury – despite objections from three members of the public.

Warrington Borough Council planning chiefs have approved the application submitted by the Raven Partnership.
The scheme involves extending the ground floor of the building and erecting a two-storey extension at the rear of the building. The tap room will be on the upper floor.
The Raven Partnership say although they would like the community pub to be continued throughout the whole building, this is, unfortunately, unfeasible. The microbrewery and tap room will help support the economic future of the pub.

Objectors fear the development could result in noise, smells, a loss of parking space and spoil the appearance of the historic pub.
But planning officers say the proposals are acceptable and respect the scale and form of the existing building. Overall, the extension will not detract from the significance of the building. Any harm caused to the building will be offset by the public benefits of introducing a complimentary use which will be linked to the existing community-run pub.

The Raven has a long history, dating back to the mediaeval period. Earliest evidence of the building’s history has been narrowed down to the 15th century when it was a water mill, before being repurposed as an inn around 1562.
The pub was purchased by the local community in April 2022 after a controversial plan to demolish the building and redevelop the site for housing caused a local uproar.


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