Wooler cafe proposal rejected by planners

The Butty Box has run a successful food and drink service from the site using a converted horse box but a more permanent facility was wanted to meet demand.

A planning application by the Glendale Business Park Partnership sought permission to provide an additional structure to the gable of the existing unit to provide cafe facilities.

However, the scheme was refused by Northumberland County Council following objections from the public protection and highways departments.

James Hudson, senior planning officer, reported: “It is considered that there is insufficient evidence submitted as part of the application to assess the impact on highway safety and public health.”

He highlighted the main points being the lack of toilet facilities and insufficient information with respect to the unit having hot and cold running water for hand washing and food preparation.