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Search the Public Notice PortalA FORMER high street bank in a Cheshire town could be transformed into a pizza restaurant.
Plans have been submitted to Cheshire East Council to change the use of the former Barclays branch in Grove Street, Wilmslow, into a Rudy's Pizza restaurant.
The proposal to transform the bank branch, which closed in August 2023, has been submitted by Paul Thompson of Mission Mars, the company behind venues such as Rudy's and Albert's Schloss.
If approved, the restaurant would create 10 full-time jobs and eight part-time roles. The planned opening hours would be from 12pm to 10pm, Monday to Sunday.
A design and access statement, prepared by Studio 72 on behalf of the applicant, said the design approach is centred on reactivating a vacant town centre building to support footfall, while retaining and enhancing its architectural character.
It added: "The proposal aims to deliver a high-quality, sustainable, and appropriate commercial use within the town centre."
The plans include a customer dining area, pizza counter and oven, accessible toilet, customer toilets in the basement, and staff facilities.
Storage and refrigeration are also included in the proposed scheme.
The first floor is earmarked for future office use, though no work is planned for this area at this stage.
Internal changes will focus on creating a functional dining and service area while retaining key architectural features.
The bank vaults will be kept and repurposed for storage.
The statement concluded: "The proposed development and associated alterations represent a high-quality, sustainable, and appropriate reuse of a prominent town centre building.
"The design enhances the building’s appearance, provides full accessibility, supports the vitality of Wilmslow town centre, respects the building’s architectural and historic character, and delivers a viable long-term use.
"The proposal is therefore considered acceptable in design and access terms and should be supported."
Mission Mars is a hospitality operator based in the North West and its venues also include Albert Hall, and Albert’s Schenke.
For more details on the plans, search reference 26/2414/FUL on Cheshire East Council's online planning portal.
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