AMBITIOUS plans have been submitted to transform a disused building in Lymm that was formerly a branch of Barclays.
The building, at 4-6 Eagle Brow, has been out of use since 2015 when the Barclays branch closed down - it was listed for £650,000 in January 2022.
New plans submitted to Warrington Borough Council hint that the old building could be completely transformed.
The proposals, submitted by Randle White Ltd, include plans to redevelop the building into retail units and shops on the ground floor, with a bar/restaurant on the first floor.
Included in the first floor plans is a rear extension to grant additional space for the bar and restaurant area.
The documents suggest that the extension would provide up to 20 additional square feet of space for the development.
According to the council's online planning service, the proposals are part of an application for full planning permission to change the use of the building to be geared toward retail and leisure.
Plans show that three additional parking spaces will be included in the redevelopment, as well as a new bin store to be installed for the use of the building's tenants, should permission be granted.
One of the details provided by the developers are the proposed opening times for the building's future businesses - there is a view to have retail outlets open from 8.30am until 6pm Monday to Saturday, with Sunday times being 10am until 4pm.
Regarding the proposed bar and restaurant, opening times look to be 12 noon until 11pm Monday to Saturday, and would open from 12 noon until 10pm on a Sunday.
Speaking about the appearance and character of the building in its current state, the developers say: "The appearance of the existing building within the heart of Lymm village is not consistent with the character of either the properties in the immediate vicinity or those within the wider Lymm Village Conservation Area.
"The proposals put forward by this application aim to rectify this by restoring many of the architectural features that have been lost as a result of previous works to the building."
The developers highlight that they believe the project will bring a successful addition to the village, adding: "We believe the submitted plans demonstrate it is possible to create a high-quality unique development with considerable architectural merit, which is both well considered and viable.
"In addition, we believe the proposed development can make a positive contribution to the area without adversely affecting the amenity of any neighbouring properties."
The application has been validated by Warrington Borough Council, and a decision is due on the viability of the proposals by Wednesday, February 15.
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