Plans have been put forward to renovate a historic Otley pub with one area set for demolition if the plans are approved.
Korks Wine Bar and Brasserie closed its doors in 2017 after being open for 35 years. The popular bar was a venue for live music and had a nightclub.
Now, RFR Holdings Ltd. have applied to Leeds City Council to renovate the Grade II listed building. The application details plans to demolish the “rear industrial extension”, where the nightclub was once held as well as to construct a new two storey extension, garden area, covered area and a pizza oven.
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The applicants hope to create a brand new bar and restaurant venue on the site while maintaining the style of the old building. The application says: “The proposed works will enhance the historical aspects of Bondgate whilst proposing a new building with sensible building materials and design, it complies with the building characteristics of the area, provide a good sense of modernisation to the surrounding and ultimately provide practical space to operate hospitality service.
“The proposal will give this tired building a new lease of life, creating an enhancement for the area both aesthetically and socially.”
They claim the main façade of the building will be “retained as much as possible” with new windows added. The exterior barn will also be converted into accommodation for the building’s owners.
RFR Holdings have also provided detail of the new building they plan to build on site: “The new build two storey extension to the rear if the building, the walls will be made of stone, to match the surrounding buildings as closely as possible, however a change to a metal raised seamed grey zinc cladding will adjoin the existing stone of 40 Bondgate signifying it’s modern intervention.
“The same metal cladding will be used on the pitched roof with 4 roof lights, the use of contemporary powder coated aluminium framed windows and doors so that there is a clear acknowledgement of old and new. The main façade of the new building will be broken up using cedar cladding to the first floor.
“The smaller proportions of this building reflect its subservience to the existing buildings around it, and while taking architectural cues from them, it will be recognized as a new building. The main volume of this building will be connected to the rear of Bondgate by a central courtyard with an aluminium framed glazed roof system adjoining the old and new.
“The new building will bring a significant improvement to the site, aesthetically and socially.”
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