Plans to transform a Grade II-listed barn at Blackbrook Hall near Lichfield into 10 bedrooms for wedding guests have been approved, supporting the expansion of a newly established countryside wedding venue.
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What’s new: Lichfield District Council has approved plans to convert the historic Blackbrook Hall into overnight accommodation for wedding guests.
By the numbers: The conversion will provide 10 bedrooms. The venue has already hosted 40 weddings and created four full-time jobs and 20 casual positions.
Why it matters: The development will allow guests to stay on site while supporting the growth of a rural events business and preserving a Grade II-listed building.
Plans to convert an historic barn into wedding accommodation have been approved by Lichfield District Council. Blackbrook Barns, a newly established rural event venue, says the development would support a growing business.
The business, which first opened its doors this year, specialises in hosting weddings and private events and has already hosted 40 weddings. However, the venue had no overnight accommodation, which the applicant says was limiting growth.
The applicant said the venue offers a high-quality, destination-style experience within a countryside setting. It has already created four full-time jobs, with a further 20 casual positions.
The listed barn will undergo minor internal and external alterations to provide 10 bedrooms. Planning documents stated that many customers travel from outside the area and rely on off-site accommodation.
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