The pub closed suddenly in October 2012 amid rumours it would be converted into a supermarket. This has now happened and it is now a Sainsbury's Local (Mar 2013).

No planning applications found for change of use from pub to supermarket, as, sadly, none were required at that time.

12/00492/FUL, dated Tue 20 Mar 2012, proposed "Installation of new shopfront and ATM facility". Granted conditionally 17/05/2012.

12/00497/ADV, dated Tue 20 Mar 2012, proposed "Illuminated fascia and projecting signs and non-illuminated lockable poster frame and ATM panel signs". Granted conditionally 17/05/2012.

12/00491/FUL, dated Tue 20 Mar 2012, proposed "Installation of new plant equipment at first floor level, including fan refrigeration condenser units and wall mounted A/C units". Granted conditionally 24/05/2012