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How new restaurant in Fishergate Baptist Church may look

Posted on - 8th October, 2016 - 12:00pm | Author - | Posted in - Business, Preston City Centre, Restaurants in Preston
Upstairs at the proposed new bar and restaurant

Upstairs at the proposed new bar and restaurant

The plans to convert Fishergate Baptist church into a new restaurant have been approved by Preston City Councilā€™s planning department.

The church, built in 1857, is located on the corner of Fishergate and Charnley Street in the centre of Preston, beingĀ an active church for many years and a focal point for outreach activities with many homeless people in Preston.

The Grade II listed building is to be refurbished adding a brand new mezzanine floor,Ā and the owner is currently seeking operators to move into the building, suggesting it is likely to become theĀ latest bar and restaurant in the city centre.

A report from planning officers at Preston Council said the church had been closed for more than five years.

Photo by George Derek Thompson

Photo by George Derek Thompson

Mr Rowley, chief executive and owner of Leyland-based Rowland Homes, submitted the applicationĀ earlier this yearĀ and was approved with conditions on 13 September.

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The conditions include the provision of a noise survey report to estimate any possible adverse effect on residents in the area, with the church being situated next to neighbouring businesses, including the Fishergate Shopping Centre.

Mr Rowley does not plan to operateĀ theĀ premises butĀ will comprehensively remodel and repair the whole building once terms have been agreed and in consultation/agreementĀ with the tenant.

Ground floor of the proposed restaurant

Ground floor of the proposed restaurant

HeĀ said: “The church isĀ a major landmark of style and character situated in Preston City Centreā€™s retail core.

“Fishergate is the main thoroughfare for shoppers and commuters.Ā I think it could suit such a wide variety of operators.”

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