Plans were revealed last month to transform the three-storey Gardeners Arms in the centre of Haddington.
The historic venue, on the town’s Kilpair Street, dates back hundreds of years, with The Fraternity of Gardeners of East Lothian once based in the town.
They purchased a property which contained an inn on the corner of Market Street.
However, last orders may have been called at the pub, which has not been open for about three years.
Flats would be created on each floor of the building under DSI Properties Ltd’s plans.
Haddington’s community council did not object to the proposals but felt that the plans could be altered to keep the ground floor available for business use.