The planning inspector has ruled the pub was unlawfully converted into flats and must be made into a public house again, providing justice for the local community and upholding the significance of pubs under planning policy.
The Council Member for New Homes and Sustainable Development expressed satisfaction in saving The China Hall as a pub, emphasizing the importance of protecting such historical and community-driven establishments.
Despite the need for someone to reopen the pub, there are positive signs as there were offers made in the past and potential operators who visited during the pandemic, making it likely for the pub to have a smooth transition to a new phase.
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