Peterborough Council Rejects Plans for Ploughman Pub Conversion

Plans to convert the former Ploughman pub in Peterborough into a smaller sports bar and three retail units have been refused by Peterborough City Council. The proposal from Gujjar Investments Ltd, which aimed to subdivide the vacant building at the Werrington Centre, was rejected primarily due to concerns over the loss of a valued community facility and insufficient information regarding parking and potential noise impacts on nearby residents. The council’s highways and pollution control departments both objected, citing issues such as lack of clarity about parking, noise, and the building’s proximity to residential units. Residents also raised concerns about noise, outdoor drinking areas, and access for smoking and deliveries. Previously, Gujjar Investments had another application for a taxi booking office at the site refused. The Ploughman pub has been closed since early 2024 following a legal dispute with former owners.