Pub group hopes to give listed building a bit of TLC, including new signage, a lick of paint and improvements to its outside space.

Plans to refurbish a town centre Blandford pub have been submitted.
Bidwells, on behalf of the Stonegate pub group, has applied to Dorset Council for permission to overhaul the Dolphin, in East Street.
The scheme would see new flagstones and an external television installed in the courtyard, new external signage and repainting on the outside of the Listed building, as well as the refurbishment of the toilets and redecoration inside.
“The proposals essentially involve modest alterations and general refurbishment and redecoration of the interior and exterior of these existing public house premises as part of the applicant’s refreshment and enhancement of these premises,” the application said.
It says the refurbishment of the pub is required to continue to attract customers.
“During the continuing difficult economic climate, the application site has suffered from lost revenue and the proposals have been designed as a key element of the applicant’s investment into improving customer facilities at these premises,” it goes on.
“It is important that the site enhances, updates and improves upon its customer offer and attraction, otherwise the site could continue to suffer serious detrimental effects on the ability to attract customers, thereby subsequently further affecting sales and viability to the detriment of the continued economic viability of the public house.”
It adds: “The importance of outdoor facilities has become only too apparent throughout the Covid pandemic and the consequential restrictions on the operation and trading of the hospitality and leisure sector.
“Whilst legal restrictions have been relaxed for now, customer demand for al fresco facilities is unlikely to dissipate in the foreseeable future, regardless of whether or not central government restrictions are ever to be reimposed.”
Council planners are now consulting on the scheme before making a decision.
For more details, and to comment on the scheme, log on to www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk and search for application reference P/ADV/2022/05761.