The former King George V Pub has sadly sat abandoned for the last few years.Last year, Local MP Gary Sambrook contacted the Planning Enforcement team at Birmingham City Council about the terrible state of the former King George V pub. At the time, the Council contacted the owner who cleaned up the front, however since then it has become even more of an eyesore, with new graffiti and vandalism.
The owner was originally granted permission to convert the building into 13 apartments, however since this was passed by the Council's Planning Department, a further application was submitted which would see the demolition of a single storey extension and for some internal and external alterations. The application was submitted in December and in January this year, the Council gave approval. The owner assured the Planning Department that the work will start almost immediately after consent has been given.
Gary Sambrook MP stated; "We will continue to monitor the situation with the old King George V Pub. Sadly, the building has sat unused for too long. 1 am glad the application has been given approval, and we will raise the pub with the Council's enforcement team if work is not started or conditions are not followed. This building is iconic to many people across Northfield and it's incredibly annoying that this beautiful building has been left in this condition for so long. I will be following up with the City Council on a regular basis, and will be doing all I can to ensure sites across our area are brought back into use. "
Can't wait for the new graffiti !!
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