Plans have been submitted for the refurbishment of Leeds city centre pub, The Griffin.
Plans to modernise and refurbish The Griffin on Boar Lane are currently being considered by Leeds City Council, following owners Greene King labelling the venue “tired and dated”.
The company are looking to install a bigger bar, create new function spaces and install a side entrance to the pub.
The council has said it was not concerned by the submitted proposals, but the plans to install a suspended ceiling in the function room would cover up original plasterwork, and have asked the owners to provide justification for the change.
According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the planning document stated the premises was renovated by the current leaseholder in 2014, but there had been little to no investment since.
The report said: “The current bar and back-of-house area is no longer fit for purpose, and does not meet modern operational requirements. The proposed works will update the interior and create a more attractive and relaxed modern pub environment.”
The refurbishment would see new seating installed as well as wall-mounted televisions and new lighting.
Double doors would be fitted to the side entrance on Mill Hill and existing metal gates removed.
The report continues: “It is well-documented that the pub sector is struggling and continuing to face challenging times, and that premises are closing down on a daily basis as a result.
“It is extremely important, therefore, that premises remain attractive to potential customers and that they evolve and adapt to changing customer tastes, needs and expectations.”
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