Changes approved at Scarborough town centre shop with 7am alcohol licence

The new Food Plus at 54 – 55 Newborough in Scarborough has been given permission for changes after councillors recently approved its application to stay open and sell alcohol from 7am to 11pm, daily.

Concerns had been raised by local residents about the impact on other businesses, customers, and members of the public.

One objector said: “The area risks becoming an area dominated by off-licence alcohol availability and that is not in the interests of the local community.”

However, at a meeting last month, North Yorkshire Council’s licensing sub-committee ruled that it was “appropriate to grant the premises licence” subject to conditions on the use of CCTV and the implementation of a Challenge 25 policy.

The new planning application for the site in Scarborough’s town centre will see the installation of security shutters to the front elevation.

Scarborough Town Council made no objections, and no representations were submitted by members of the public.

“The existing property is a currently vacant retail unit which is now going to be a convenience store,” according to submitted plans.

They added: “The existing building is located on Newborough and located in a high-volume retail area with high footfall.

“The building consists of ground floor retail space with a public car park above, under separate ownership, with separate access from the rear lower-level car park entrance.”

A planning report described the character of Newborough as containing “active commercial frontages, traditional buildings and the presence of storefronts associated with town centre uses”.

Planners said that security shutters “are not uncommon within the locality, particularly given its location within the town centre”.

Officers concluded that the development was of an “acceptable design and appearance”.

The planning application was approved on Monday, September 7, subject to conditions.