Late night venue eyes up former chocolate shop

by Lisa Reeves

Tuesday 20^th August 2013

Tue 20^th Aug 2013

Following the closure of Simon Dunn Chocolatier an application for a new licence has been submitted to enable the Alderley Road premises to remain open up to 3.30am at weekends.

Chestiki Ltd has applied for a premises licence for 4-6 Alderley Road to provide films, live music, performance of dance and similar entertainment, facilities for making music, and facilities for dancing indoors from 11am to 2.30am on Sundays to Thursdays and 11am to 3.30am on Fridays and Saturdays.

They have applied for the premises to be open to the public from 9am to 2.30am on Sundays to Thursdays and 9am to to 3.30am on Fridays and Saturdays and sell alcohol until 2am Sundays to Thursdays and 3am on Fridays and Saturdays.

The application also requests that recorded music can be played inside from 11am to 2.30am on Sundays to Thursdays and until 3.30am on Fridays and Saturdays with music played outdoors from 11am to 9pm on any day. Late night refreshments could be served from 11pm to 2.30am on Sundays to Thursdays and 11pm to 3.30am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Any person wishing to make a representation in relation to this application may do so in writing by 24th September 2013 to : The Licensing Section, Cheshire East Council, Town Hall, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1DX. A copy of the application is kept by the Licensing Section and can be viewed doing office hours.

Updated 14.37 Friday 23rd August: Cheshire East Council has confirmed that this application has not yet been accepted and processed because all the required paperwork was not submitted. They expect a completed application to be submitted shortly.

Updated: 17.41 Thursday 29th August: Thie application has now been processed by Cheshire East Council and can be viewed on their website. The deadline for submitting representations is 24th September.

Tags:: Licence Applications

Comments

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Pete Taylor

Wednesday 21^st August 2013 at 4:11 pm

Any comment from Wilmslow Town Council on what many residents would see as yet another totally inappropriate licensing application?

Garry Gresham

Thursday 22^nd August 2013 at 4:42 am

I think it depends on the type of entertainment offered. Wouldn't it be great if they planned to show some good films, and offer a venue for performers and artists of the general entertaining kind, rather than what we fear it may be.......

James Russell

Friday 23^rd August 2013 at 10:18 am

Why would this be classed as inapporiate Pete?

Its town center, near other licensed premises, surely it should be a no brainer for the council to allow this?

I speak as license holder myself and as long as its run in the correct manner as the majority of licensed premeises are in wilmslow then there should not be an issue.

Vince Fogharty

Friday 23^rd August 2013 at 11:40 am

Whilst it would have been preferable to still see Simon Dunn trading at least this space that is in such a prominent position is not going to remain empty for too long. The fact its probably going to become a late night venue will help bring more custom into the area in the evening and help those other licensed business's as well by offering more choice. As with all applications for a license the public have a right to "make a representation" (basically objecting) and don't need to wait for the council to act. I cant wait to see what plans the new business has and wish them the best of luck.

Sally Hoare

Friday 23^rd August 2013 at 1:14 pm

Surely this would be a good place for a licenced venue. It would bring in business for restaurants. It is not on the main shopping street, which was the problem people seemed to have with the ST lounge. Please don`t let it stay empty.

Sarah Paterson

Friday 23^rd August 2013 at 5:02 pm

How this is going to get past the NIMBY's I'm not too sure! It would be an excellent addition to the town and I hope it goes ahead.

Dave Byrne

Friday 23^rd August 2013 at 5:35 pm

Although sorry to see Simon Dunn go, a new bar e.t.c would really liven up the town and is just what we need (please no more charity shops!)

Simon Worthington

Monday 26^th August 2013 at 8:33 am

How would another new bar "really liven up the town"? Would it do much day time business? It is another unit changing to non retail with, presumably, more tables on the pavement so one can imbibe whilst inhaling traffic fumes. Never quite got the appeal of coffee/beer and food combined with diesel!!

Michael Morgan

Tuesday 27^th August 2013 at 1:54 pm

Rather than jumping to conclusions about "another licensed" premises - surely it would be worth understanding what Chestiki Limited are proposing? It seems curious that they are looking to open from 9am until the early hours of the morning - they may well be offering something interesting and alternative to the town centre. Personally I look forward to hearing more details about this...

Lisa Reeves

Friday 11^th October 2013 at 12:21 pm

This licence application will be considered by the Licensing Act Sub-Committee at their meeting on Monday, 21st October. (10am at Macclesfield Town Hall).