A NEW nautical-themed micropub in the heart of Romsey could open its doors in February. This comes as a planning application to revamp the empty 8 Market Place into a new pub was approved by Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) yesterday. The plans, submitted by Anchor Real Estate Ltd, will see the ground floor of the grade II listed building transformed into the pub, while the second floor and attic will be changed for residential use. The Advertiser spoke to the managing director of Anchor Real Estate Ltd, Ian Paxton, who revealed the micropub will be called the Cocky Anchor and could host as many as 40 people.