Verdict in on former Longridge pub earmarked for housing
Council chiefs have made a decision over plans to convert a former pub into family housing.
A popular pub that closed suddenly will be converted into housing, after Ribble Valley Borough Council approved plans.
Dewhurst Homes Holding Company Ltd has been given permission to turn the now-closed White Bull at Alston into three dwellings, ‘with access, landscaping and associated works’.
The pub, which sits on Preston Road between Longridge and Grimsargh and was known for it’s food, closed its doors in December 2023, with a note placed on its website reading: “Closed until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and hope to welcome you all back soon!”
The building was then offered for sale in October 2024 by agent Trevor Dawson, for £575,000.
The plans
The approved plans are for a conversion to provide three dwellings within the existing footprint of The White Bull - two are to be located within the original two storey pub building, with an additional single storey dwelling to be formed within the existing ground floor extension.
The dwellings will each have two dedicated parking spaces located at the front or to the side of properties. These will be provided via three separate private access points, providing a private parking and turning area for each dwelling. These access points will be taken directly from Preston Road at the site’s frontage much like the existing access arrangement to the public house.
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