1. How to navigate the planning system and work with partners to save your local pub
Paul Ainsworth – Chair of Pub Campaigns
Ellie Hudspith – Policy and Research Manager

2. 1. Pubs & Planning – The Basics
Any change of use now needs planning permission
As does any demolition
National planning policies offer some protection to pubs
Local planning policies can offer protection to pubs

3. 2. Under threat – first steps
Once rumours start, find out
who owns the pub
what are/seem to be their intentions
Form a campaign group
Start gathering community support
Consider community purchase possibilities/ACV nomination
Plan a campaign strategy

4. 3. Working with others Identify potential supporters
Test local opinion
Contact sources of assistance e.g. CAMRA, Plunkett, Pub is the Hub
Contact local Councillors/MP

5. 4. Under threat – next steps
Publicity, including social media
Attempt dialogue with owners (esp. if community purchase is being considered)
Informal contact with Planners
Start lobbying

6. 5. The planning application
Early scrutiny essential
Consider arguments for objection:
community angle
policy angle
viability
marketing
other
Encourage objections
Write and submit objections
Request Committee consideration

7. 6. Before and at the meeting
Intensive lobbying of relevant Councillors
Maximise publicity
Ask to speak at meeting
Make the most of your slot
Hopefully, celebrate your success

8. 7. After the decision Permission refused, but applicant appeals
Permission refused, but owner sits on closed pub
Lawful Development Certificates
Permission granted – anything you can do?