Councillors approve expansion of The Coach and Horses building

PLANS to extend an historic pub building in Castle Bromwich were granted planning permission last week.
Councillors have given unanimous support to the proposals for a rear extension and extra car parking spaces at the site of The Coach and Horses, on The Green.
The application had been referred to the planning committee who had to consider the impact of changes to the building, which is situated in one of the oldest parts of the suburb.
The pub was designed by the respected Birmingham architect Charles Bateman in the 1930s and was built on the site of an 18th century coaching inn of the same name.
Councillors were convinced that while the alterations would fit with the character of the surrounding area and would make the business more viable going forward.
Seven letters of objection were received but Castle Bromwich councillor Ted Richards wrote in support of the proposal.
It is understood the building, which has been closed for a six month period while the refurbishment work is carried out, will reopen as an American-style eatery. The changes have garnered a mixed reaction from local people.