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Walsall Council has refused permission to turn a vacant Willenhall pub into an Indian restaurant.

Plans were submitted by Bai Investments Ltd to convert The Bridge Tavern on Bentley Lane in May 2025.

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The Short Heath pub, listed as a non-designated heritage asset, closed to the public in 2023.

Walsall Council refused the Indian restaurant plans due to a lack of a coal mining risk assessment, and a noise and odour assessment.

The authority received five letters of objection from members of the public who raised concerns about noise, odour, parking and amenity impact.

Previously, a proposal had been submitted to bring the pub back into use as a convenience store.

Short Heath ward member Counc

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