PLANS to turn a former convenience store into a new bar have been given the green light.

The proposal to turn the old Nisa Local premises in Hoole into a drinking establishment has been rubber stamped today (March 29) by Cheshire West and Chester Council.

Homebrew Tap Hoole Limited is behind the change of use application to transform the vacant Faulkner Street property into a bar specialising in craft beer, wine and spirits.

The premises will be open daily from 11am until 11pm, including Bank Holidays. The new bar will not be serving food.

The planning application states: "This application is to open a specialist craft beer, wine and spirits bar on Faulkner Street, Hoole, redeveloping the existing empty shop space."

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In a report recommending approval, council case officer Emily Reed said: "The proposal is considered to represent a compatible re-use of a unit within a local retail centre.

"While the proposal will result in the loss of a retail use, this is not found to harm the vitality and viability of the centre or result in an unacceptable concentration of non A1 uses.

"In all other regards the proposal is considered to represent a sustainable development."

Homebrew Tap Hoole Limited is part of Wirral-based Homebrew Tap which was founded in 2017 offering a vast selection of locally-sourced and international specialist beers, wines and artisan spirits.

It currently has venues in Oxton, West Kirby and New Brighton.