Agenda item

Change of use of a former retail shop to a lounge bar/restaurant

The Committee considered a report of the Planning Officer regarding the change of use of a former retail shop to a lounge bar/restaurant (for copy see file of Minutes).

The Planning Officer gave a detailed presentation which included photographs of the site and plans of the proposed layout.

Councillor Shield noted the commercial justification for this application however added that applications which would encourage footfall in Consett Town Centre were welcomed.

Councillor Shuttleworth MOVED that the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions as listed in the report. Councillor Shield SECONDED the motion.

Resolved: that the application be approved subject to the conditions as listed in the report.