Plans for new Leamington Lounge café bar take another step forward
Plans for a new restaurant and café bar, set to open on Parade in Leamington Spa, have taken another step forward.
'Salino Lounge' is set to provide an environment for families and pets, with plans to engage the community through reading groups and support for local charities.
Permission for the installation of plant and extract equipment has since been granted.
In the decision documents, the council concluded: "The proposed development is not considered to result in a detrimental impact the heritage assets.
"The proposals are also considered to have an acceptable on neighbouring residential amenity.
"Therefore, the application is recommended for approval."
There were no objections from either Royal Leamington Spa Town Council, WDC Conservation or WDC Environmental Health.
The West Country-based chain, known for its relaxed café-bar venues, received permission on 9 April, to serve alcohol daily from 10am to midnight.
Operating hours are expected to run from 8am to 12:30am, seven days a week, and the venue is expected to create around 30 local jobs.
The four-storey building is located on the western side of the Parade, at the corner of Regent Street in central Leamington Spa.
The café bar is intended to be "a popular destination for locals of all ages, encouraging social interaction within the community" and "to complement the existing character of the area, will encourage an 'active frontage', and will strengthen the vitality of the immediate shopping area."
Open throughout the day and into the evening, the food-led venue will cater especially to families.
The café bar will be operated by Loungers Limited, a successful Bristol-based company currently expanding its Lounge and Cosy Club sites across the country.
The application added: "Loungers Limited present a prestige offering and are experienced in dealing with listed buildings across the country."
It also noted that the hiring of local staff and increased footfall will help support nearby retailers, contributing to the "economic sustainability of Royal Leamington Spa."
View the latest application here.
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