A WINE bar could fill a former florist’s premises in Gillingham if plans are approved.
The former Mayflowers shop on the High Street is the latest building proposed for a wine bar/restaurant/deli/shop after plans to convert the former Scenes shop across the road were withdrawn after the sale fell through.
The applicant has proposed the same business for Mayflowers as it did for Scenes.
The plans would see no internal or external alterations – bar the replacement of the Mayflowers sign above the door and a new blackboard sign put in place to display specials.
The proposed business has been described as a “relaxed continental style wine bar” that would double up as a light breakfast/lunch spot with a limited deli offering.
The plans state that they expect to see a maximum of 40 customers at any one time, with the main seating area able to seat up to 30 people.
“The business is intended to be quiet, calm and relaxing, typically playing gentle ambient music,” the plans said.
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They added: “The proposed change of use has been carefully considered to ensure minimal impact on the historic surrounding area, and no disruption to the existing character of the property.
“We believe the change will provide a beneficial enhancement to the local community while maintaining compatibility with existing planning policies.”
Gillingham Town Council supported the plans when they were discussed at its planning committee meeting on Monday (June 23).
They said the new business would enhance the town centre economy, create new jobs and revitalise a vacant high street property.
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