What is planned for The Plough pub in Worcestershire?

The Plough pub in Worcestershire may be demolished to create a new entrance for The Firs, the birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar, and a house will be built on its former beer garden.

What benefits will the proposed development bring to The Firs?

The development is expected to bring significant benefits to The Firs by creating a more appealing entrance and reducing congestion and vehicular conflict.

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Historic Pub Faces Demolition for National Trust Entrance

Q: Why does the Elgar Family Charitable Trust want to demolish The Plough?

The trust wants to demolish The Plough due to frequent vandalism and the pub's neglected state, deeming it beyond economic repair, and to improve site aesthetics and visitor flow.

4 Feb

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Summary

A closed pub may be demolished for a National Trust property entrance.
The Elgar Family Charitable Trust wants to build a house on the site.
The proposal aims to improve access and reduce congestion at The Firs.

Historic Pub Faces Demolition for National Trust Entrance

The Plough pub, located on Crown East Lane in Upper Broadheath, Worcestershire, may be demolished as part of a redevelopment plan for the National Trust's property, The Firs. The Firs is the birthplace of the renowned composer Sir Edward Elgar. The Elgar Family Charitable Trust, which currently owns the closed pub, has submitted proposals to Malvern Hills District Council to tear down the building.

In addition to demolishing The Plough, the trust plans to construct a four-bedroom house on the pub's former beer garden site. The trust cites persistent vandalism and the pub's neglected state, deeming it beyond economic repair. These changes are intended to create a more "aesthetically appealing" entrance and improve the visitor experience at The Firs, a site drawing over 16,000 visitors each year and contributing significantly to the local visitor economy.