Coach and Horses pub suffering with damp because of render

The Coach and Horses pub in Bolton-by-Bowland has submitted a planning application to allow them to leave the building unrendered.

The cement render was removed from the side wall of the award-winning pub after a damp issue was noticed in some of the pub’s bedrooms.

Owners believe that the render has ‘not allowed the building fabric to breathe’, leading to internal damp issues.

The removal has revealed coursed limestone, identical to the front of the pub, with owners now asking to keep the pub in this state.

Minor repairs have also been carried out to a window frame and the gutter line, with it being painted so it matches.

The previous render on the grade II listed pub. Photo: Google (Image: Google)

The pub owners are also seeking permission for a replacement sign which would reflect the former signage painted onto the removed render.

They say the works will provide an improved appearance of the building and address various weaknesses and vulnerabilities of the building.

They also believe the work will provide both economic benefits for tourism and business, contributing to the ‘vitality and viability’ of the area due to the work allowing the continued use of the pub and bedrooms.

The popular pub is well respected in the community and has become a busy destination for tourism.

It has recently been shortlisted in the ‘Best Pub for Food’ category at the Great British Pub Awards - the only pub in the North West to make it through to the final round in this category.