Allard's, a family run restaurant chain, is set to expand into Whitley Bay, after councillors approved an alcohol licence for the new premises this afternoon.
The new premises, 19 Seatonville Road, will operate with a drinks licence from Monday to Sunday from 10am to 11pm, with the exception of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day where it was granted an extended licence.
Public objections were raised following the application. The council received two letters objecting to the venture which were acknowledged during the committee.