Victorian-style pub planned for Morley as council weighs up conversion of disused building
A new bar could open in Morley if plans to convert a disused building are agreed with the city council.
Plans have been submitted for the redevelopment of a former accountant’s office on Queen Street.
The project would involve a Victorian-style refurbishment of the shop front.
A design report said the ground floor would be converted into a pub venue to boost the town’s “growing recreational culture.”
It said: “The first-floor shall be modified to house a commercial kitchen and a cool room for storing casks and kegs.
“At ground level there is a proposed bar and lounge.”
Roof repairs, the installation of an extractor vent and window replacements would also be carried out on the vacant premises, the report said.
The project was designed to match existing architecture on the street, part of Morley Conservation Area.
The report by Arctic Associates said: “The building will retain the original slate roof, with some replacement slates required on the rear of the property with like-for-like repairs as necessary.
“The existing rainwater pipes and guttering are to be refurbished.”
Leeds City Council is considering a change-of-use planning application from AM Group Investments. The proposed scheme is out for consultation until March 12.