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Search the Public Notice PortalA three million pound transformation is on the cards for a historic riverside pub in south Essex, as plans for a major refurbishment have been submitted.
The Anchor in Hullbridge was acquired by McMullen and Sons Ltd in January last year, and the company plans to invest nearly the money into a comprehensive renovation project, pending planning approval.
The pub on Ferry Road dates back to the 1930s, and work is scheduled to start at the beginning of next year.
Planning permission has been recommended for approval by Rochford Council officers.
Set beside the River Crouch in the heart of what is frequently dubbed the "Essex Riviera", the pub was included in The Sun’s list of the top 50 beer gardens in the UK this year.
McMullen and Sons property director Jenny Strathern said: "We are proud to be investing in a pub that holds such a special place in the hearts of the community."
The refurbishment will cost just under £3 million and will focus on restoring the pub’s original architectural features by removing the outdated orangery and other additions that impact the appearance of the pub, allowing "its true identity to shine once again".
The project will also include improved access, circulation, and a new boathouse-inspired extension that will offer additional dining space and a function area, replacing the existing add-on.
This extension will open onto the garden and highlight the pub’s riverside views.
Ms Strathern said: "Beyond the building itself, we will be enhancing the wider setting with an expanded car park, new cycle facilities, EV charging points and significant investment in the gardens, creating attractive outdoor spaces for customers to enjoy throughout the year."
Planning documents read: "The proposed development would restore the original public house, demolishing the existing dining room to the north, revealing the 1930s core of the building."
They state that the extension would be separated and screened from nearby homes along Ferry Road to the west by the existing building and trees, and add the development "seeks to raise the quality of the design in the immediate vicinity, whilst enhancing passing views of the site from the River Crouch and the northern bank".
McMullen and Sons Ltd described the project as "an exciting opportunity to secure the future of a cherished local landmark.”
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