A FRESH plan to convert an eyesore pub into flats has been put forward.

The proposals would see the dilapidated Crown and Anchor in Worcester’s Hylton Road revived as new flats under plans by WXSPI.

A plan to demolish the former pub to make way for a new three-to-four-storey building with six apartments was rejected by Worcester City Council a year ago.

The new plan would see the pub stay in place and converted into seven flats.

Council planners approved a plan to convert the pub as part of plans to build six new flats in 2018 but the work was never carried out.

A number of objections have been raised against the plan with neighbours concerned again that not including any parking spaces would add to problems in Hylton Road – which is one of the busiest routes in and out of the city.

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Diana Grant, of Henwick Road, said she supported the redevelopment of the eyesore pub but had issues with the new application calling it “inappropriate” and “obtrusive.”

“We fully support redevelopment of this site, which has been a derelict eyesore attracting squatters, teenage intruders and an arson attack in recent years.

“Seven dwellings will probably mean about 14 cars with nowhere to park on a very busy main road into the city, with double yellow lines and no on-road parking available for quite a distance in any direction.

“This is an area where traffic is extremely congested and parking spaces are at a premium.”

Another objector, Steven Handley of Henwick Road, agreed that not including parking would cause further problems.

“The proposal itself generates too many safety problems with parking at or around the proposed building on a narrowed area of a very busy road,” he said.

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A statement included with the application said: “The proposed development builds on the established principles of the 2018 approval with the key aspects of converting the existing structure, a low profiled rear building and providing a ‘car free’ development in a sustainable location.

“The overall impact of the redevelopment is considered ‘positive’ by the retaining of the Crown and Anchor building, with the new building hidden behind the public house.”