Scarborough town centre fish and chip restaurant seeks pavement licence

A popular fish and chip restaurant in Scarborough has applied for permission to site tables and chairs outside its premises.

​The Wackers fish and chip establishment is seeking a new pavement licence from the council.

​David Atkin’s application to North Yorkshire Council proposes siting three tables and nine chairs outside the town centre restaurant at 1 Vernon Road.

​Representations are currently open regarding the proposal and members of the public have been invited to comment on the scheme.

Vernon Road, Scarborough.  photo: Google Mapsplaceholder image
Vernon Road, Scarborough. photo: Google Maps

​The deadline to contact the licensing authority is Wednesday, June 24.

​Wackers is rated 3.9 out of five on TripAdvisor, based on more than 400 reviews, and is listed as 21 out of 99 for ‘quick bites’ in Scarborough.

​Anyone wishing to make representations regarding the application should give notice in writing to: North Yorkshire Council, Licensing Services, Town Hall, St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, YO11 2HG.

​The authority can also be contacted by email at [email protected].

​The council’s website states: “It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application punishable on summary conviction by an unlimited fine.”

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