A PLANNING application has been submitted for the conversion of a former hair salon in Overton into a microbrewery and kitchen.

The proposed change of use, along with associated internal refurbishment works, aims to breathe new life into 7 High Street, Overton, a Grade II-listed building believed to date back to the late 15th or early 16th century.

The building, listed alongside neighbouring properties in 1990, has a rich history and architectural significance.

Originally a single house with ground floor shops, it features a timber frame with wattle and daub infill, rendered walls, and a distinctive pitched roof with Welsh slate at the front and clay tile at the rear.

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Having served as a hairdressers, Hobbs, for several decades, the property is poised for a transformation under its new owners - a young couple with aspirations of establishing an independent microbrewery and kitchen.

The proposal includes significant alterations, such as the installation of replacement rear doors, the creation of wheelchair access, replacement of front shop windows, and the erection of a single-storey outbuilding to house the microbrewery.

The microbrewery and kitchen are envisioned as a hub for young professionals in Overton and surrounding areas.

The plans include large sectional black-framed glass garage doors for the microbrewery, a timber pergola, a 'secret wall garden,' and seating arrangements to provide a lively and intimate setting for approximately 40 people.

The microbrewery will be a focal point visible from public areas, offering space for vessels, grain/hops storage, and public tasting for up to four people.

The kitchen will be more concealed, potentially featuring a 'shop window' for future cake or pizza service.

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The proposal also outlines plans for preserving and celebrating certain period features of the building, such as a stone fireplace added in the 1990s, salvaged from a demolished chapel.

The fireplace, though not original, is considered integral to the building's character and will be retained and repaired where applicable.

If approved, the microbrewery and kitchen aim to host a range of events, from beer festivals like Oktoberfest to comedy nights and music performances, providing a dynamic and engaging space for the Overton community.