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Old Red Lion pub in Whinmoor, Leeds, put up for sale after becoming a hotspot for antisocial behaviour
Overview
The 260-year-old Old Red Lion pub in Whinmoor, Leeds, which closed in 2021 and whose owners Dorby Inns Limited entered liquidation, has been put up for sale. Local residents have welcomed the news following years of severe antisocial behaviour, trespassing, fly-tipping, and a series of deliberate fires at the derelict site. The marketing agent states that the site has attracted significant interest and an alternative future for the property is likely.
Key points
- The 260-year-old Old Red Lion pub on York Road in Whinmoor has been put up for sale after closing in 2021.
- West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service reported nine deliberate fires at the vacant site between 16 August and 1 September.
- Local residents have complained of regular trespassing, antisocial behaviour, and the building becoming an eyesore.
- The pub's owners, Dorby Inns Limited, have been placed into liquidation.
- The marketing agent reports a lot of interest in the privately owned site, making an alternative future for the property likely.
- Previous planning applications for a McDonald's on the site were rejected, and the building was added to SAVE Britain's Heritage buildings at risk list earlier in the year.