A wide-range of projects were applied for and given the go-ahead last week in Nottingham. There were a variety of plans submitted to Nottingham City Council that made progress in the week ending April 29.
The two most significant were the approval of a Robin Hood-themed takeaway inside a popular city pub, and a planned "cutting edge" upgrade in the pipeline for the City Hospital. Elsewhere, plans to mark the arrival of a new eatery to Nottingham city centre's Cornerhouse were granted the go-ahead.
And, at two other sites, planning permission was refused by the council to protect the "special historic character" of a building and to protect neighbours from a potentially noisy new café.
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Fryer Tuck takeaway to open at pub
The 'Fryer Tuck' takeaway has been given the go ahead to operate out of Spankies, in Goldsmith Street, after plans were granted permission by Nottingham City Council. A new takeaway can now set up in part of the bar facing Talbot Street, with a new service window and 'Fryer Tuck' signs.
The applicant in the plans for the takeaway said he aimed to add to the city that he has "always loved" through the restaurant. Council documents outlined the pub and other neighbouring late night venues nearby, such as Rock City, meant activity levels are very high throughout the evening and early morning hours.
They considered that as a result, the proposed use would not make the area any busier. The application was granted permission on April 27.
'Cutting edge' upgrade planned for City Hospital
There are plans to replace the Energy Generation facility at Nottingham City Hospital campus to significantly reduce the site's energy costs and carbon and particulate emissions. Planners have also said this would ensure resilient energy supplies are maintained at the hospital for the next 15 years.
The proposed new heat pumps have been labelled as "cutting edge technology" in planning documents, and would off-set the use of gas fired steam and carbon emissions from the site. The scheme would feature an expansion of the district heating network within the boundary of the hospital, connecting to Maternity and Urology buildings supplying low grade hot water for heating and domestic hot water purposes.
As well as installing three new heat pumps, electrical and security infrastructure would be built. This application is currently pending consideration by Nottingham City Council.
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Plan to mark arrival of new restaurant granted
A plan to allow the newest arrival at Nottingham's Cornerhouse to put up their signs has been approved. After permission was given to allow fresh signage on April 28, Wingstop will be able to make the space left behind by Pizza Hut in Forman Street at the Cornerhouse their own.
The restaurant closed for good in October. The American chain, which has 18 sites in the UK, specialises in chicken wings, boneless wings, tenders and 'a Big Flavour Burger' filled with tenders, crunchy slaw, pickles and house ranch in a toasted brioche bun.
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Pergola refused over "special historic character" of bar
Permission was refused for a pergola at Browns on Park Row after the council concluded that it would be "detrimental to the special historic character". Planning officers said the Victorian Villa, which currently hosts the bar and restaurant, made a positive contribution to the historic and architectural character of the Wellington Circus Conservation Area.
The pergola would have had a retractable roof covering with opening side panels and integral heating. Nottingham City Council found that the plan would "lead to the loss of an open area of the site, a last vestige of former garden to the original Victorian house".
A report on the decision to refuse permission added: "The loss of this open area to a pergola would be detrimental to the special historic character and appearance of the Conservation Area. The pergola itself is also considered to be substantial and unsympathetic to the architectural interest of the host building.
"The proposal would therefore cause substantial harm to the designated heritage asset and also to the appearance of the building itself; this harm would not be outweighed by any public benefit."
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Noise concerns result in new Greek restaurant rejection
A vacant shop will remain empty after plans for a new Greek restaurant was rejected. The application for a new eatery on Berridge Road, which was previously Umar Halal Meat and Food store, was refused by Nottingham City Council on April 28 as the council concluded it would "lead to noise and disturbance which would have a detrimental impact on the living conditions of nearby residents".
The use of the property, in Forest Fields, would have been changed from its previous retail use to a café/restaurant and hot food takeaway if proposals had been approved. Planning documents made clear that the aim was for the restaurant to sell Greek food if allowed to open.
The outside of the old shop was expected to be redecorated and a seating area created for customers. Plans also showed a new kitchen space for food preparation.
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