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People objecting to plans to build another bar in Chapel Allerton say the suburb already has 'too many'.

They wrote to Leeds City Council to raise concerns after plans to extend the Starbucks Coffee shop in Harrogate Road, and build a new bar and restaurant were revealed.

The plans are expected to get the green light at a meeting on Thursday, February 7, as planning officers have recommended them for approval.

However, in their report, they say several people living in Chapel Allerton have made objections.

According to their report, objectors claim there are 'too many bars already in Chapel Allerton' and another one would 'adversely impact the economic health' of the suburb.

'People who like bars are catered for more than any other demographic'

One objector wrote: "I am in great sympathy with the residents of Grosvenor Park who have watched more and more bars operate along that stretch of road and yet another being applied for when The Fruit Stall moves out.

"Chapel Allerton is a place for all ages and interests and yet it seems that people who like bars are catered for more than any other demographic.

"This isn't even changing the use of an existing building, it's actually about building yet another bar."

The council's Entertainment and Licensing department has also pointed out that if the plans are approved, this new bar will be built inside a cumulative impact zone where tough rules are in place to restrict the number of premises selling alcohol.

That means the business owner would struggle to get an alcohol licence, unless they can convince the council that opening another alcohol selling establishment would not be detrimental to the area.

poll loading Are there too many bars in Chapel Allerton? 0+ VOTES SO FAR Yes, we don't need another one No, the more the merrier

However, the council has also received several letters of support, which claim Chapel Allerton 'thrives on uses such as this' and the suburb does not have any problems with 'drunkenness or antisocial behaviour'.

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