Plans proposed to convert listed pub King's Head in Alton into flats

The King’s Head in Alton’s Market Street was built around the second half of the 18th century on earlier foundations and was granted grade II listed status in 1977.

Its original use is unknown but the first reference to its use as a public house dates back to 1786.

Planning documents state the proposed works are to convert the building into four flats ‘with the building’s character in mind’.

‘In particular, all significant features will be retained and where possible, enhanced.

‘In general, where possible the original room shapes and sizes will be retained. Unit sizes are noted on the plans.

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‘Any changes will be restricted to as few as possible. New and replacement windows will be painted timber, detailed to match the historic precedents that already exist on the building.

‘The proposed works will ensure the preservation of buildings that in their present state can be considered to be at risk.

‘They are part of the historic streetscape of Alton: their preservation must be considered to be of high importance.

‘The new uses will not involve the loss of historically significant features.’

Along with the main building, a coach house to the rear of the pub will be converted into a one-bedroom dwelling involving modest alterations.

A former stable will also be converted into a two-bedroom home, with part of the rear wall removed to facilitate access.

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