Sussex village pub reveals new plans for beer garden

The Frankland Arms in Washington - the only pub in the village - is currently seeking planning approval from the South Downs Park Authority to level off land in the garden and create a terraced area.

It says it’s necessary because more customers have been using the garden dining area since Covid.

And, it says, the current sloping lawn has led to a few ‘minor falls’ and spilt drinks.

The Grade II listed pub, which closed in 2017 before reopening under new owners two years later, also hosts a small post office and grocery shop which have been serving villagers for decades.