Restaurant objections dropped

Fish restaurant Loch Fyne has been granted its licence to open a new branch at the former Lloyds TSB bank in Shrewsbury after objections made to the plans were withdrawn.

Five letters of objection were originally received by Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council's licensing sub-committee.

But they were all withdrawn, meaning a hearing due to take place today did not need to go ahead.

The premises licence for the supply of alcohol, late night refreshment and music means the chain, which has 38 restaurants nationwide, can go ahead with plans to open in April.

The company can sell alcohol from 10am to 11pm from Sunday to Thursday and until midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Live music can be played from noon until 11pm from Monday to Sunday.

Certain conditions have been put on the licence.

All alcohol must be served at tables by waiters and waitresses and live music will be limited to three-piece jazz or similar event and windows will be closed during performances.

The licence also states noise from entertainment should be controlled so it is inaudible to nearby residential properties, the company must carry out periodic risk assessments on the building as well as taking advice from local police.

Licensing officer Carol Foster said the hearing was cancelled because all objections were resolved.

The Loch Fyne business started life as a small oyster bar on the banks of the Scottish loch.