Plans to convert historic Crewe pub into new restaurant approved

By Ryan Parker 2nd Feb 2026

Local News by Ryan Parker 2nd Feb 2026 10

Plans to convert The Brunswick Hotel, Nantwich Road (dating back to the 19th century) into a new restaurant, have been approved (Photo: Ryan Parker).

Plans to convert an old Crewe pub and hotel (dating back to the 19th century) into a new restaurant, have been approved.

Last autumn, Westmere Group applied for a change of use of the ground floor at The Brunswick Hotel, Nantwich Road, closed since June 2023.

The applicant proposed a new seating area at the premises, along with a delivery driver waiting area and customer toilet.

They also planned a new restaurant coldroom, freezer, office and serving counter in the three-storey Victorian building.

The Brunswick Hotel on Nantwich Road has been closed since June 2023 (Photo: Ryan Parker).

This January, a Cheshire East case officer said: "The proposed development is considered to be of acceptable design, in keeping with the character of the area, and would not adversely impact upon the amenities of neighbours.

"The proposal would comply with all relevant policies within the Development Plan.

"As such, the application is recommended for approval."

The applicant originally proposed an extract canopy the side elevation on Longford Street, but this was deemed "unacceptable."

Following advice from planning officers, the flue has been relocated to the rear of the building, which is considered "acceptable."

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Ok as ive said before Crewe is turning into a centre for unregulated fast food outlets, barbers and charity shops . Doesn’t anyone in the council ask for a business plan or ask how another fast food joint in a massively saturated market will survive.Also when will the police get involved to stop the illegal parking on Nantwich rd by vehicles delivering from all these fast food ‘restaurants’

Thank you Mr Cornes......

All I will say is what I said when this was originally reported (planning aplications are great for news sites because they can run the story at least twice).

I looked at the plans the first time, it seems to be a "restaurant" using McD's/KFC definition of the word. And there was nothing about what would happen to the upper floor. I doubt the delivery App drivers will bother with car parks......