Scarborough's Firk Inn gets go-ahead for outdoor seating

A Scarborough bar has become the latest in the borough to get permission to start serving its patrons outside the premises.
By Carl Gavaghan, Local Democracy Reporting Service
Published 24th Aug 2020, 15:03 BST
Updated 24th Aug 2020, 15:04 BST
The Firk Inn, FalsgraveThe Firk Inn, Falsgrave
The Firk Inn, Falsgrave

The Firk Inn in Falsgrave Road has followed the Lord Rosebery and Pomodoro Pizzeria being granted a pavement licence by Scarborough Council.

The application, from Adrian Crick, stated that seating would be put out the front of the bar to serve food and drink to customers.

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The new government legislation, designed to promote economic recovery and growth in response to the coronavirus pandemic, has introduced an easier pavement licence application process for businesses that already serve food and drink.

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Planning permission is also temporarily waived for pavement licences and the process is sped up to limit the waiting times for those applying.

The aim of the legislation is to help protect hospitality businesses and give them the opportunity to maximise their income potential whilst social distancing measures remain in place.

As part of the decision-making process, Scarborough Council consults with its own environmental health team, the highways authority, North Yorkshire Police and the public.

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Businesses who already have a street café licence issued by North Yorkshire County Council are not required to apply for a new pavement licence.

The Cat’s Pyjamas in St Nicholas Cliff has also been granted a pavement licence by the borough council as has Bayview Coffee House in Foreshore Road.

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