Epsom residents have raised objections about a proposal to demolish the King’s Arms on East Street to build housing.
A planning application has been submitted to Epsom and Ewell Council to replace the locally listed pub with 16 self-contained flats, car and cycle parking and a refuse store.
Stephen Nelson, of the Epsom and Ewell history and archaeology society, said: “The design of the proposed replacement is a very poor design in a bland, square block devoid of any particular character.
“The pub clearly contributes to the character of the town and is a key building in the East Street area providing a link to the historic development of this road route in and out of the town.”
Mrs J Dessent, of Firle Court, Yeomanry Close, commented on the application: “The loss of the pub building, listed locally and dating from 1835, would take away the history of the area.
“Epsom has already lost a good deal of other licensed premises and this further loss would damage the amenities of the area.”
The application is still in the consultation period, with neighbours’ comments on the proposal being accepted until August 28.
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