On 19 February 2024 two new Planning Applications were made:

P24/S0556/FUL and P24/S0543/LB: Change of use of the first floor of building one to a mixed use comprising residential / offices with internal alterations, alterations to former garage to mixed (filming) studio / offices (building two) with associated works and change of use of the cottage (building three) to mixed (filming) studio / offices (part-retrospective).

Implicit in these applications is the retention of the Crown as a pub, but with no indication that it will actually reopen. Also the upper floor of the Crown would no longer be available for accommodation.

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On 2 February 2024 the decision was Refusal of Planning Permission and Refusal of Listed Building Consent for P23/S4045/FUL and P23/S4046/LB below; as on 26 February 2024 no appeal had been lodged against either refusal.

On 28 November 2023 two Planning Applications were made:

P23/S4045/FUL and P23/S4046/LB: Mixed use comprising offices and associated digital media production activities, alterations to former garage to create studio with associated works, together with use of barn for community purposes(function/events) and wellness space, and the provision of food and drink outlet in former stable building with related alterations (part retrospective).

Implicit in these applications is the closure of the Crown as a pub, i.e. change of use.

The target decision date is 2 February 2024. As at 26 January 2024 there have been approx. 60 comments most of which are against the change of use.

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The Crown was purchased by Pablo Diablo's Legitimate Business Firm Limited whose sole Director is Russell Brand late in 2021. A Transfer of the Premises Licence Holder in Pablo Diablo's Legitimate Business Firm Limited name was issued on 29 November 2021. The website is not active as at 10 December 2021 nor on 9 May 2023.

As at 18 April 2022, 9 August 2022 and 9 May 2023 there is no known news when it may reopen. If you have any news, please e-mail ku.gro.armac.noxos@sbup.

Regrettably affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Crown has been closed as a pub since 23 March 2020. The pub and adjacent barn was for sale with Christie estate agents (since at least 4 June 2021 - as at 17 August 2021). Civil ceremonies restarted in July 2021. Was under offer on 7 September 2021. Message on their website "The Old Inn (pub) will reopen soon, exact date to be confirmed." as at 12 & 23 October 2021 (SOX CAMRA does not know whether this is under new owners).

16th-century brick and flint coaching inn with origins that may well date back to the 11th century. The adjacent 400-year-old barn is used for functions and is licenced for civil ceremonies. A pleasant and cosy interior and a focus on quality food. Popular with walkers and cyclists.

The Historic England website entry for this pub is viewable by left clicking on https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1194438.

Defibrillator available outside.