Time has been called at a former village pub which could be converted into a single family home.

The Queens Arms on Leek Road in Bosley called last orders for the final time on January 23 last year.

Now the new owner is seeking listed building consent to convert the early 19th century building into a detached family home.

A statement submitted with planning document on behalf of the owner says: "This proposal will make a positive contribution to the local environment and will give life back to a building, ensuring the building survives for many further years.

"If the building is not re-purposed and change of use approved, there is a risk that the building will be unusable.

"It is considered that nothing contained in the proposals would cause harm to the charm, character and setting of the listed building."

So far two members of the public have made representations, which are open for comment until next month.

A neighbour has objected saying there has been an agreement between the village primary school and the Queens Arm for many years that parents and teachers could use the pub car park.

"If this parking facility disappears from the village, the school is left without a parking option," said the objector.

"I believe that if this plan is accepted then it must also come with something from Cheshire East to ensure the safety of children in the community, whether that be the extending of the lay-by considerably, a local car park, or reduced speed limit, speed controls, speed camera or zebra crossing."

Macclesfield Civic Society states: "The scheme has merit in that it would secure the future of the Listed Building and would be consistent with the residential uses to the north.

"As a single dwelling the curtilage would be extensive and any proposals for additional development should be viewed critically."

The application, 21/4014M, can be viewed on the Cheshire East planning website and the last date for comments from members of the public is September 1.

The pub owners, who retired, had this to say on Facebook last year following the closure.

"It needs a HUGE investment to bring the building back to order before a refurb could begin and we are not aware of any plans of anyone wanting to do this.

"There were problems with the old building when we were there but now it's been left for months it's in an awful state and it's really sad to see after all the time and money we spent on it."

Macclesfield: do you have any memories of the pub? Will you miss it? What do you think of the housing plans?

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