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We’ve just published a new Planning Direct article on pub to residential conversion.This is a difficult issue for many p...
24/06/2026

We’ve just published a new Planning Direct article on pub to residential conversion.

This is a difficult issue for many pub owners. Public houses are often valued locally, but that does not always translate into enough trade to keep the business viable, and practical support for publicans is very limited.

Our new article takes an in-depth look at the planning application process for pub to residential conversions, including the main planning issues that usually need to be addressed and the evidence typically required.

It is intended as a guide for pub owners who are considering residential conversion and want to understand what they need to do before submitting a planning application.

Planning Direct has extensive experience handling public house conversion cases. We can provide advice specific to your case if you are considering making an application.

You can read the full article here:

https://www.planningdirect.co.uk/news/pub-to-residential-conversion

For case-specific advice, call us on 01473 407911.

Thinking about converting a pub into residential use? Planning Direct explains the main planning tests, issues and evidence requirements.

The Government has recently published a new planning appeals guide, introducing major changes to the way most planning a...
21/04/2026

The Government has recently published a new planning appeals guide, introducing major changes to the way most planning appeals will be handled from 1st April 2026.

The guide establishes a new expedited procedure which will apply to the vast majority of appeals. Under that procedure, appellants will no longer be entitled to submit a statement of case.

The new regime also introduces tighter controls on new material, such as revised drawings or additional technical reports. New evidence and amendments will generally only be accepted in limited and exceptional circumstances, and in all cases this will remain at the Inspector’s discretion.

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Planning Direct is a boutique planning consultancy, with clients across the UK. With decades of experience in the corporate world and many years using our skills to tackle various planning issues, we have seen it all.

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