Latest news in Yorkshire: October 12, 2018 09:55:41 AM
PLANS for a new restaurant — and the expansion of another — have been
passed as developers’ appetites grow for more food and drink outlets in
Wickersley.
Bisichi Properties has won permission to convert the former Royal Bank
of Scotland premises on the Tanyard precinct, after the bank was shut in
August.
The applicants said the venture would create six jobs and improve the
viability of the shopping area, off Bawtry Road.
A condition was added by Rotherham Borough Council to ensure the
restaurant closes no later than 11pm.
Over the road, Urban Kitchen has been granted permission to expand —
adding a toilet block to the side and a canopy at the front.
Applicant Darren Baker said: “It’s our position that the addition of the
canopy will allow greater control over that area, particularly late at
night.
“We spoke to our neighbours and had no objections whatsoever. It’s our
intention to bring a vacant unit within Wickersley back into a viable,
hopefully long-term use.”
The toilet block will replace the upstairs facilities, which will be
used for storage, Mr Baker added.
Wickersley Parish Council was among the objectors to the development.
Cllr Peter Thirlwall said: “This is just going to finish up being
another outside bar in Wickersley. As far as we’re concerned, we’ve got
enough.
“Wickersley has become Rotherham town centre with the night-time
economy.”
Earlier this year, plans for the Olive Lounge, Courtyard and Italian
restaurant W to take further advantage of Wickersley’s vibrant nightlife
scene were rejected.
Read full story: rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk
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