The former pub closed in 2014 and has been left derelict since
Residents say a former pub has been left to decay, leaving it as a “complete eyesore” in the area. The former Golden Lion Pub in Church Street, Stanground, was popular with locals due to its large bar, pool table, and separate lounge.
The pub closed in 2014 and since, it has been left abandoned and derelict. People in Stanground are concerned over the state it has been left in, with some branding it as an “eyesore” in the Peterborough suburb.
Mark Courten said the building is a “complete mess”. He added: “It’s near one of the main entrances into Stanground and all you can see is this mess. It’s been like this for many years and it needs sorting. God knows what it’s like inside!”
A woman, who wished to remain anonymous, also said the site is “very messy”. She said: “It’s a complete eyesore. It’s a shame it has been left this way.
“Whenever you drive or walk past it, it’s just not nice to look at. I wish something could be done about it, cause it just gets worse every time you go past it.”
Helen Fox used to work at the Golden Lion and said it was a “great place to drink”. She added: “It’s such a shame how it’s been left for so long.”
Some people, such as Allan Burns, believe the site could be put to better use. He said: “It seems to be a waste to not use the space. Parking is an issue, but I don’t see how it could be turned into parking spaces. It should be another business as they seem to have a positive impact most of the time and there are quite a few businesses there already.”
Last year, plans were submitted to Peterborough City Council to demolish the pub, due to its “poor condition” and remove it from the “street scene in a prominent location”. The council refused these plans on the grounds it would interrupt the area, as well as diminish the character of the area.
Despite refusal for demolition, the council confirmed that planning permission is in place to convert the site into a shop. A council spokesperson said: “There is an existing planning permission in place to convert and extend it to form a shop.
“The deadline for implementation is February 2027, so for that permission to remain in place, developers must have started that development by then.”
The owner of the building has been approached for further comment.