This is why its really important to put as much detail in the comment section of our ACV application:
Despite recent changes to legislation which protect pubs listed as Assets of Community Value (ACV) by the local community under planning law, there is still more work to be done. 29 pubs are still closing each week, two of which are converted to supermarkets alone.
Pubs currently fall within the A4 planning use class which means that without ACV status, they can be converted to any of the use classes, or even demolished, without planning permission or any community consultation. These other uses include:
- A1: Shops which include retail warehouses, hairdressers, undertakers, travel and ticket agencies, Post Offices, pet shops, sandwich bars, showrooms, domestic hire shops, dry cleaners, funeral directors and internet cafes.
- A2: Financial and Professional Services such as banks and building societies, professional services, estate agencies, employment agencies and betting offices
- A3: Restaurants and Cafes for the sale of food and drink for consumption on the premises (restaurants, snack bars and cafes).
- B1: Business (temporarily for up to two years) which includes offices, R&D of products and processes and light industry appropriate in a residential area.
- Demolition: A developer can also demolish a pub without planning permission.
More info can be found on the CAMRA website at
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