Wealden District Council planning officers have approved a change-of-use application to open a new wine bar in Hailsham.
Key details of the approved development include:
- Business Name: The venue is set to be named Sip and Swirl Wine Bar.
- Location: It will occupy 38 Vicarage Fields, a town centre site previously home to the Hailsham Coffee café.
- Planning Context: Council officers approved the application, noting that the location is ideal for sustaining the town centre's vitality and vibrancy. Concerns regarding potential noise were dismissed as unnecessary for planning restrictions, as environmental protection and licensing rules will govern those aspects.
- Hours & Licensing: A separate, pending licensing application for the venue seeks permission to sell alcohol for consumption both on and off the premises from 10:00 am to midnight, seven days a week, alongside live and recorded music.
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