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Michelin-starred Neptune restaurant in Old Hunstanton could be converted into two homes
Overview
The owners of The Neptune in Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, have applied to turn the 18th-century former coaching inn and Michelin-starred restaurant into two homes. Chef Kevin Mangeolles and his wife Jacki, who have run the business since 2007, cited rising costs, falling turnover, and competition from Airbnb for their guest rooms. Planning agents stated that the business had received no genuine interest from buyers after being advertised for 18 months, and the local borough council will decide on the change of use application at a later date.
Key points
- The 18th-century building housing The Neptune restaurant and five guest rooms could be converted into two homes.
- The restaurant has held a Michelin star since 2009 and is run by chef Kevin Mangeolles and his wife Jacki.
- Planning documents cite squeezed profits, rising costs, and competition from Airbnb as reasons for the change of use application.
- Agents stated there was no genuine interest from buyers after the business was marketed for 18 months.
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council will make a decision on the application at a later date.