A former pub in Eastry is no longer set to become a centre for recovering alcoholics.

The Bull Inn, High Street, Eastry, will be converted into housing after a planning application to turn it into a care home for recovering alcoholics faced strong opposition back in 2012.

The owners of the Grade II listed pub have now opted for a ‘less contentious use to that of a single dwelling.’

This means that plans to provide adult care for adults with Korsakoff’s Syndrome, a brain disorder associated with heavy alcohol consumption, will not be going ahead.

The main pub building, built in the 1700s will be used as the main dwelling while the rear yard and stables will be used for parking and turning.

The garden area will remain and it will be used as domestic garden space.

The Bull ceased trading in 2010 when the owners decided the market value did not warrant the refurbishment it needed.

The application will be reviewed by Dover District Council before an decision is made.

For more information visit the website at www.dover.gov.uk/planning and search for reference number DOV/14/00441.