Campaigners rallying to save the old Winchester Tavern in 2019
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A former Highgate pub long under threat of development has been relisted as an asset of community value (ACV).
The Winchester Tavern, in Archway Road, has been subject of numerous planning applications to turn the pub into flats – which neighbours have defied.
Locals now hope the renewal of its status as an ACV – which formally recognises its social value to the area in planning terms – could see the pub, closed since 2016, restored as a free house.
Cllr Liz Morris (Lib Dem, Highgate), who has ardently campaigned against the housing proposals, said: “It is fantastic news that the Winchester Tavern has been relisted as an Asset of Community Value. It will give this building the added protection it deserves.