A soon-to-reopen Whitby pub has applied for a new premises licence that would allow the sale of alcohol until midnight.
The former ‘First In Last Out’ pub in Whitby is being refurbished and expanded by Whitby Brewery.
The formerly vacant pub at 1, York Terrace, opposite the ‘Railway Chippy’, has been renamed The Railway Tap and will serve breakfast food, tea, coffee, and alcohol.
A new premises licence application by the brewery seeks permission for the sale of alcohol from 10am to midnight, seven days a week.
The sale of alcohol would be allowed for consumption on and off the premises.
Meanwhile, the playing of live and recorded music on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day would be allowed from 10am to 1am and on New Year’s Eve from 10am to 2am.
Plans to reopen the fondly remembered pub were given the green light by council planners this summer.
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The scheme also received two letters of support from members of the public.
One local supporter said: “Whitby Brewery has a strong track record of operating a high-quality, well-established business, and this proposal demonstrates continued commitment to maintaining standards and investing in the local area.
“The proposed name change to The Railway Inn reflects the building’s links to local identity, which further strengthens its connection to the community.”
The deadline for members of the public to comment on Whitby Brewery Ltd’s plan is Wednesday, October 21.
Anyone wishing to make representations regarding the application should give notice in writing to: North Yorkshire Council, Licensing Services, Town Hall, St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, YO11 2HG.
The authority can also be contacted by email at licensing.east@northyorks.gov.uk.
The council’s website states: “It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application punishable on summary conviction by an unlimited fine.”