Field of schemes…
lways tricky trying to keep up with planning applications around 
here when the names rarely stay the same.
The pub is owned by Dinny Doyle, as is, many believe, ABBD Development Ltd – even if son Ben (reportedly one of the Bs in the company name) dismissed such claims as “fake news”.
On December 7th, a pre-validation for design amendments was filed, an identical application two days earlier by one Christophe Teevan having been withdrawn. On December 8th, a pre-validation for amendments to the permitted primary zone building was 
filed, again by Dwellings Developments Ltd.
Reg.ref 20/298 to include the following: (1) Addition of structural stone to ground floor of northern and eastern (gable) facades; (2) Alterations to canopies, ridge line, window sizes/positions, and private open space; (3) All associated site works.
Amendments to the permitted Primary Zone Building (apartment building) permitted under Reg.ref 20/298 to include the following: (1) Change of use of 3no. permitted commercial units to 3no. 2-bed apartment units; (2) Addition of balconies/private open space for the 3no. apartment units; (3) Alteration to corresponding window sizes and positions; (4) Addition of 2no. car parking spaces; (5) All associated site works.
Beyond the cosmetics, the main change here is the abandonment of 3 commercial units and replacing them with 3 apartments.
Such changes will still leave 2 commercial units in the proposed Town Park Building though. We think. We’ve also been informed by one Shane McCormack that permission has already been granted for a commercial unit opposite The Castle Inn, and we’re hoping he’ll find that planning reference for us. 
As to who Christophe is when he’s at home, and what his connection to the Doyles might be (perhaps he bought the development from them), we’re guessing no one’s telling. Not even Ben.