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The pub had to close in 2007. In 2012, several planning applications were made to turn the building into private housing, but they saw opposition from the local residents. After that, in 2015, local investors had bought the pub, and after an extensive renovation project it was reopened again.<ref name="history" /><ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-wiltshire-54219020 James May buys 'half' of Royal Oak in Swallowcliffe], BBC News, September 19th, 2020.</ref>
 
Due to the {{W|Coronavirus pandemic|Coronavirus}} pandemic, the pub had to shut down. It was reopened again on October 28th, and had its first booking reserved on Christmas Day.<ref>[https://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/18752839.james-may-confirms-royal-oak-swallowcliffe-will-open/ James May confirms when The Royal Oak, Swallowcliffe will open], SalisburyJournal, September 28th, 2020.</ref>
 
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