New plans revealed for legendary Bamber Bridge Indian restaurant site
The former home of one of Bamber Bridge’s best-known restaurants could soon get a new lease of life - as a doggie day care centre.
Rachael Carthy has applied to South Ribble Borough Council to change the use of the vacant Naaz Indian Restaurant at Unit 1 Club Street for Aunties Doggie Franchise Ltd. Rachael and business partner Clare Pilkington have already been successfully operating from Unit 5, Club Street for the past seven years.
In a letter sent to neighbouring properties, they said: "Our Daycare provides supervised daytime care for dogs in a structured, safe, and well-managed environment. We are committed to maintaining the same high standards of care and professionalism here. We understand that a business involving animals can raise questions or concerns. Please be assured that we place great importance on being responsible and considerate neighbours. Our operations are designed to minimise noise, maintain cleanliness, and ensure all dogs are properly supervised and managed at all times. These practices have been fundamental to our positive relationships with neighbouring properties in the past."
Support
The application has been supported by Jennifer Berry of Ergonomic Seating Solutions Ltd at Unit 6 Club Street. She said: "From my experience, the daycare has been run in a manner that is considerate of surrounding premises and other businesses on the estate. There has been no unreasonable noise, disruption, or interference with normal operations, and the use of the premises has remained compatible with the industrial setting. Aunties Doggie Franchise Ltd has consistently demonstrated a cooperative and respectful approach as a neighbour. Communication has been clear and courteous, and any potential concerns have been addressed promptly and sensibly. The premises are kept orderly, and the activity associated with the Daycare has not negatively affected access, parking, or shared areas within the estate. Importantly, the operation has not given rise to complaints or nuisance, and it integrates well alongside other commercial users.”
A decision will be made in coming weeks by South Ribble Borough Council.
Background
Naaz Indian Cuisine traded in Club Street for 25 years before shutting its doors in April 2017. The building then traded briefly as Spice Symphony, under new management, but was closes for much of the time. In September 2018, it was announced that original owner Dilshad Miah would reopen the eaterie as Dilnaz after carrying out a host of refurbishments.
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