‘Coffee and doughnuts’ takeaway planned for golf facility near Preston
The eatery is intended for existing visitors.
Plans have been revealed to install a food and drink kiosk at a sports facility in South Ribble.
A takeaway coffee and doughnut outlet has been proposed for the Whitestake Golf Driving Range on Long Moss Lane.
An application submitted to South Ribble Borough Council seeks permission to place a shipping container on the site which will house a “compact food and beverage kiosk serving hot and cold drinks, fresh doughnuts, and light refreshments”.
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The proposal states that the unit is not expected to significantly increase traffic to the attraction, as its customers will be existing visitors to the driving range.
The container - measuring 20 feet by eight feet - would be sited on the car park, but would not reduce the existing total of 30 spaces.
‘Picnic-style tables’ are planned on the putting green area to complement the eatery, which would be open between 9am and 4pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only.
A planning statement lodged with the authority says: “The kiosk will contribute positively to the site's overall offer by encouraging longer visitor stays and improving customer experience. The development supports local economic growth through investment in an existing recreational facility while making efficient use of previously developed land within the site.
“The scale of the development is modest, the impact on neighbouring properties is expected to be negligible, and there will be no adverse effects on highway safety, residential amenity, or the character of the surrounding area.
“The proposed development has been carefully designed to complement the existing leisure use of the site. The shipping container offers a practical, sustainable, and cost-effective solution with minimal physical impact on the surrounding area. External alterations will be modest, with appropriate painting, branding and landscaping where necessary to ensure an attractive appearance.
“Existing parking facilities are considered sufficient to accommodate the anticipated demand and no alterations to the site's access arrangements are required.”