Woodman Inn, Hebden Bridge
Application to demolish the long abandoned Woodman Inn pub at Charlestown just outside Hebden Bridge:
This pub has now been in a state of dereliction for at least 10 years. Standing on the road to the Moors, when the culture of drinking and driving (rightly) met its demise this location would have proven to be logistically awkward.
Still, with the cultural draw of Hebden Bridge but a mile away, I’m sure a skilled publican could have reanimated The Woodman Inn. Other pubs of this disposition have thrived.
The Demolition Register 
Can you please give me an update on this premises and what if anything is happening to it!!
Hi Karen, thanks for the comment. I’ve revisited the application, and it has been refused by Calderdale Council. Good news for now!
However the Parish Council did support the application, and the loss of the pub as a heritage asset was not considered a reason for refusal. Planning permission was refused as the development of 5 houses would have increased the volume of the existing building by 25% and this was considered unacceptable within a green belt location. I will keep an eye on this one to see if the developer appeals the decision.