A pub in Ilford looks set to reopen again after seven years - but what do we know about the reopening plans?
The Cauliflower, in High Road, has been closed since July 2018, after a fire damaged the building.
Its former owner previously told the Recorder it hoped to reopen in December 2018, but this did not happen.
Since then several planning applications have been submitted for the premises and, more recently, new premises licences have been applied for.
Planning permission was first granted in 2023 to turn the basement of the pub into a "late-night bar", as well as converting the upper floors into five new flats.
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As recently as March this year, another proposal was approved to extend the ground, first and second floor and install a lift.
Separately, plans to build a four-storey block of flats - including a shop on the ground floor - on the empty car park next to the premises were submitted in December 2023.
A decision is still yet to be made on these proposals.
The Cauliflower site was previously up for sale, via estate agent Savills, but this listing has since been withdrawn, according to the Savills website.
Redbridge Council's planning team approved an application to install a canopy over the front entrance on May 16.
Planning documents reveal that the installation is expected to take place in July.
Two premises licences applications have been submitted in the past month for the venue.
One applied for The Cauliflower to open until 4am between Monday and Thursday, and until 5am on Friday and at the weekend.
A second appears to be a revision of these original opening times, applying to sell alcohol until midnight from Sunday through to Wednesday, and until 4am on Thursday through to Saturday.
The licence also covers the "provision of late night refreshment" until 3am and the "performance of live music, recorded music and the performance of dance" until 3am during the week and 4am at the weekend.
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