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PSA to Lambeth locals: if you find yourself near Nine Elms station and spot a construction site where Nolan’s Public House used to be, have no fear. The Victorian boozer – an icon of the London darts scene – is going nowhere.
Ok, technically the building itself, which can be seen on historical maps of the area dating back to 1867, is being torn down, but the pub will then be completely rebuilt, this time with some swanky apartments above it.
Under the site’s development plans, the current three-storey building, which is not listed or located in a conservation area, will be demolished to make way for a new six-storey replacement, featuring an upgraded ground-floor pub space, pub manager’s accommodation and 14 new flats.
The Nolan family, who have worked in hospitality for the past 40 years and own the eponymous pub, are behind the project. At a Planning Applications Committee meeting in April, Shaun Nolan, who was there representing his family, told Lambeth Council that the building ‘no longer reflects the needs of a modern pub or our customers’. He said that the redevelopment would ensure the pub’s viability in the future.
He said: ‘We strongly believe that redevelopment is the best long-term option for the site, our proposal ensures the retention of the public house which we believe has clear social value to the local community.
‘Alongside this, the proposed new homes allow the site to make a positive contribution towards meeting local housing needs. The Nolan family is fully committed to delivering this project and to continuing operating the pub for many years to come.’
Nolan's has been a must-visit spot for darts fans for decades, with matches played five days a week and connections with well-known players like Bobby George.
Councillors opted to approve the project, which will be redeveloped by Peckham-based architecture firm Stefan Shaw Studio. As part of the scheme, the ground floor and basement will house the upgraded pub, with the existing basement retained and extended. A further five storeys will be constructed above for use as private apartments.
The project is set to cost £12 million. Planning approval has been obtained but a completion date hasn’t yet been revealed.
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