A Domino’s branch in the Lake District could soon be staying open until 2am every day.
The Lake District National Park Authority approved an application from DPRS (Windermere) Ltd to vary a condition on a planning permission so the takeaway on Lake Road in Bowness can stay open later.
The authority approved the amendment of the condition which states that the extraction equipment shall not be operated between midnight and 8am.
Planning documents said: “Whilst the hours of opening are not restricted the above condition restricts the effective use of the premises as a pizza takeaway. Domino’s seeks to extend the hours of operation to 2am each day of the week.”
According to the Domino’s Pizza website, the takeaway is currently open until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays, and until midnight Sunday to Thursday.
The application said there was a number of venues in the town that are open late so the principle of late night operation was well established.
The planning statement added: “As such, the proposal to allow a modest extension to the hours of operation in line with neighbouring properties will enhance the overall offer of the town to residents and visitors alike as a modern world class destination.”
Windermere and Bowness Town Council said: “This council considers that it is a matter of considerable regret that numerous premises in Bowness have been granted permission to operate for several hours after midnight, resulting in Bowness becoming a widely-known attraction for late-night revellers whose anti-social behaviour frequently continues well into the small hours.
“The resulting ambience is, therefore, far removed from that expected in a national park.
“Most unfortunately, numerous precedents have been set, so it would appear unjust to deny the applicants an extension of hours, particularly in view of a favourable noise impact assessment specifically relating to this application.”
