An “old-style” pub in Bath could be turned into a six-bedroom house.
The former Full Moon pub in Twerton | Photo © Google Street View
The Full Moon in Twerton dates back to 1872, although the Grade II-listed building is an amalgamation of a terrace which is even older.
But the pub closed down in 2020 and now plans have been submitted to Bath and North East Somerset Council to turn the vacant premises into a six-bed house.
Writing in a planning, design, and access statement submitted with the application for listed building consent, Bath Architect Robert Kann said: “The Full Moon public house has been in intermittent use over the last 30 years, with a series of successive owners attempting to run a successful business from the premises.
“The unfortunate situation is that the decline in the standard of presentation and services at the site has led to a long and slow decline in its value and use as a pub.”
But the pub was popular on match days because of its proximity to Twerton Park, and it got great reviews on Google.
One punter wrote: “Me and the Missus were exploring the area and happened upon this pub. An old-style, gritty pub, reminded us of our past. Friendly landlady and locals. Go on, have a pint!”
But after six months on the market, with 11 viewings and one offer which did not proceed, it was bought by Lee Clark who now hopes the old pub could become a home.
Under the plans, the main bar would become an open-plan kitchen and dining room. The gents would become a utility room and potting shed, and the ladies would become bicycle storage.
The first-floor conservatory would be demolished and an extension would be built over the main bar, which Mr Kann stated is in keeping with the building’s original layout.
In total, the first floor of the house would have six bedrooms, one of which would be used as a home office, and three bathrooms.
Mr Kann said: “It is considered that the proposed layout respects the plan form of the heritage dwelling and its historic use and development.
“The ground floor layout makes minimal changes to the existing layout, whilst increasing its suitability for residential use.
“The proposed first floor extension reinstates a historic feature of the building and reinforces the plan form of a double-depth first floor.”
You can view and comment on the application here.
John Wimperis, Local Democracy Reporter
