One of Nottingham's oldest pubs could see big changes if new plans are approved. If plans are given the go-ahead, the Ye Olde Salutation Inn, in Hounds Gate, would create a fenced-off roof terrace for drinkers.
There would be an adaption of the existing roof terrace to add a new metal staircase up to the new roof terrace, with a raised floor built over the existing flat roof. New lighting is also planned for the Grade II Listed building.
During the Covid pandemic, a £30,000 fundraising campaign was launched to save the pub, which had previously survived plagues and wars. It offers real ales, a large wine selection and a food menu, as well as being one of the few venues for local rock bands in the city centre.
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Planning documents showed the plans hoped to create and "improved external social experience" at the pub. It also expressed the view that the pub was an important part of the community offering a place for people to socialise and relax in an alternative environment to their home.
A planning document submitted on behalf of Stonegate Group, which runs the pub, added: "The final design proposal has been reached to ensure improved facilities not only for the pub but also for the wider community to ensure that the facility creates amore attractive amenity for the area.
"The proposal is of a design, layout scale and mass compatible with the locality and any neighbouring buildings and spaces to satisfy the terms outlined in the planning advisory documents provided by Nottingham City Council."
Nottinghamshire Live contacted Ye Olde Salutation Inn for comment. The application is currently pending consideration by Nottingham City Council.
Previous plans for a roof terrace were put forward in 2019. The property lays claim to being Nottingham's oldest licensed building dating back to 1240
