The Coventry Society is pleased to learn that planning permission has been granted for the proposed conversion of the Rose & Woodbine Public House into a modern medical centre.
The application was submitted in October 2009 and was granted on 25th March 2010. We commented on the application in our article in November 2009 (please see the 'News Archive' section of our website).
The image shown is an early sketch by the architect, Alan C Riley Associates, along the theme of 'facadism' whereby the important elevations of the Rose & Woodbine would be retained whilst other parts of the building are wholly remodelled and rebuilt.
We are delighted that this locally listed building will be brought back into use as a medical centre serving Hillfields and the city centre. We are sure that the restored building with its modern additions will stand proud on the key Stoney Stanton Road corridor and be much admired by all who pass by.
We extend our congratulations to the applicant, Dr. Jayaratnam and Partner, and to all those involved in helping to bring this important regeneration project forward including Alan C Riley Associates Architects and Coventry City Council.
