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Famous Ale House, Swindon

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146 Redcliffe Street, Swindon, SN2 2BY (View on Google Map)

This Pub is Permanently Closed

Closed for the last time in January 2013. Before the change of use planning application, SBC granted permission to reduce two copper beeches by 20% in the carpark at the back of the pub, based on a miniscule sketch submitted by the applicant. Planning application S/13/0604 Thu 09 May 2013. Change of use from Public House (Class A4) to 8 No. Residential units (Class C3) units and associated parking. Status: Application Granted. http://pa.swindon.gov.uk/publicaccess/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=MMIU9XPT97000S106 doc 5-Sep-13. Decision 10-Sep-13.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
27/12/2013
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
SWN/110
Asset of Community Value
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