Plans to add an extension to a Powys pub that is more than 500 years old have been approved by the county council.

An application for planning permission to add a single storey extension to The Dolphin Inn, Llanymynech, demolishing an existing extension and replacing it with a new facility, have been given the greenlight by Powys County Council.

The building, made up of the original 16th century rear and a more modern area at the front which dates back to the 19th century, will be added to with a rear extension for restaurant facilities which will connect with the existing pub, which the plans describe as “in great need of modernising”.  

The application for planning permission was first submitted in June 2024 and was approved on November 25.

The proposal states: “Currently the Dolphin has space for a few covers in the pub with additional seating provided in a marquee to the rear. The Kitchen provision is in an existing single storey extension to the rear and is currently not fit for purpose.

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“The design proposes a single-storey rear extension to house restaurant facilities with circulation link to connect to the existing pub. There is also proposed to be an enlarged single story kitchen extension access off the proposed link way to replace the existing flat roofed provision which is no longer fit for purpose.

“The design introduces a level entrance “courtyard” with some outside seating whereby access is gained to the new restaurant extension. This then leads to seating, a secondary bar, accessible WC and the dining area.

“This popular pub is in great need of modernizing to allow the business to flourish whilst maintaining the traditional elements that attract many patrons.

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“The proposed development will ensure the continued success of an establishment that has been in operation for over 500 years whilst being sympathetic to the history of the building.

“The interventions we have proposed will not only improve the building for the current customers but will allow many new customers to access the building through the provision of accessible facilities.

“It is felt that the use of materials and restrained subservient massing ensure that the new additions sit gently alongside the existing buildings with the courtyard providing a natural break between the old and new which allows the new development to also stand on its own as a positive addition.”