Young adults and the decline of the urban English pub: issues for planning

Marion Roberts and Tim Townshend

Planning Theory & Practice, 2013, vol. 14, issue 4, 455-469

Abstract: The numbers of English public houses or "pubs" have reduced significantly in the last two decades. Politicians have called on the planning system to resist their closure but, at the same time, demand further controls over high-street bars. This paper explores the reasons for the decline and the rationale for supporting the continuation of the "traditional" English pub. Using evidence drawn from a wider study of the relationships between places and youth drinking cultures, the paper discusses young adults' use of pubs. While recognising the adverse effects of heavy drinking, arguments are put forward in support of the traditional pub as a site for restrained and responsible social interaction for young adults. The paper discusses the issues this raises for the UK planning system in the context of responsibilities for social sustainability and public health.

Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1080/14649357.2013.845683

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