The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has said there are now 1,500 UK pubs registered as assets of community value, with 300 added so far this year.
The group has set a target of 3,000 by the end of this year.
CAMRA chief executive Tim Page said: “It is fantastic to see so many community groups empowered to take action to save their beloved pub. It clear there is strong support for pubs across the country and many passionate campaigners willing to come together to save their local.
“However, with 27 pubs closing every week there is still more work to be done. Many pubs are still under threat of demolition or being converted to another use by large developers. Registering a pub as an ACV is the first step to saving it from this fate. We would like to see more community groups come together to save their local and for the Government extend planning permission to all pubs, regardless of ACV status.”
Community pubs minister Marcus Jones said: “The Great British pub is a national treasure. We brought in community rights to allow people to list the local landmarks most important to their communities – allowing them a fair chance to bid for them should they be put up for sale.
“To date nearly 1,500 pubs have been listed across the country, safeguarding these much loved establishments for generations to come.”
