PLANS have been put forward to convert a former pub into commercial premises with an apartment above.

Proposals have been sent to the council’s planning department regarding the vacant former Furnace Mans Arms on Pocket Nook Street.

A planning application has been submitted by applicants Under One Roof Holdings Ltd for the buildings at 49-51 Pocket Nook Street.

In a design and access statement by planning agents, Taurus Design Services, it is stated: “No. 49 is an existing first-floor apartment that will remain as such as part of this proposal.

“The remainder of the property is a former licensed premises with landlord accommodation on the first floor both of which have been vacant for some time”.

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Plans add: “It is proposed to split the ground floor pub into two commercial units (Use Class E) whilst changing the first-floor landlord’s flat into a residential apartment with its own separate entrance".

The application does not outline specific details of the proposed shop premises for the site.

It states: "The scale of the property is in keeping with that of the previous business premises and surrounding area.

“The existing character of the area has been maintained and has not been jeopardised by the extent of our proposals”.

It is said “the appearance will remain relatively unchanged” by the works.

The application is on standard consultation until Thursday, December 29.

A determination deadline on plans has been set for February 1, 2023.