Paul Hollywood’s wife locked in battle over plans to turn beloved village pub into house as locals left furious

PAUL Hollywood’s wife is locked in a battle over plans to change a much-loved village pub where the couple first met.

Disgruntled residents have voiced their dismay at plans to convert The Chequers Inn in Smarden, near Ashford, Kent into a house.

AlamyThe Chequers Inn in Smarden, Kent, could be turned into a house[/caption] GettyPaul Hollywood and Melissa Spalding were said to have met at the pub[/caption]

Paul Hollywood, 57, who lives in Smarden, reportedly met Melissa, 39, at the boozer four years ago.