Historic pub flattened to avoid listed building headache.
An historic pub in Kilburn has been demolished without permission from the local council.
Residents were incredulous when the Carlton Tavern was demolished with all the contents — including a flat screen television, darts board and pint glasses still on the bar — still inside.
The pub was sold to developer CLTX who submitted plans to Westminster council to turn it into a pub on the ground floor, with 10 flats over four floors. But the plans were rejected by the local authority.
Maida Vale councillor Jan Prendergast told Londonist: ““I’m horrified for the local residents that this has occurred. It came as such a shock to everyone. There was no prior warning to the council, no approvals and no proper health and safety procedures in place.
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