Plans for new bar in Bristol spark objection over 'too many' pubs and restaurants in area

As previously reported by BristolWorld, a new bar could replace a former Pizza Hut takeaway on Fishponds Road in Fishponds, opposite the Lidl supermarket.

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The plans include a seating area, office and a small kitchen. It’s unclear from the planning documents what sort of bar would open on the premises.

But objecting to the plans, one member of the public wrote: “There is already an excessive number of licensed eateries as well as pubs in Fishponds, to justify one of the magnitude proposed in this planning application.”

Another member of the public however is supporting them. They said: “I support the application given the need to reutilise existing buildings for business, especially those that have been closed a significant amount of time, and create jobs.”