In May this year, Rye News published an article Restaurant for Tilling Green about a planning application made by the owners of the Tilling Green newsagents at Lea Avenue. They wanted to amend the current planning approval to include a takeaway facility with extended opening hours for each day until 11pm.
The article generated a mixed reaction with many commenting on the additional noise and disturbance which may be produced if the application were approved. Rye Town Council objected to the application. Rye Conservation Society also objected to the proposed opening times, which they felt would affect locals, but on June 16 planning permission was granted by Rother District Council (RDC) under reference RR/2022/626/P, therefore the change of use of vacant shop to takeaway and eat-in restaurant can go ahead.
There are conditions attached to the approval, relating specifically to noise levels and rubbish storage and recycling but more importantly the approved opening hours are restricted to between the hours of 10am to 9pm, Monday to Sunday.
It seems RDC have taken into account all points of view and concerns raised and have reached their decision on planning grounds but have imposed specific conditions to protect the enjoyment of local residents.
Only time will tell how things will pan out but Rye News would appreciate hearing from locals in due course, please send your updates to info@ryenews.org.uk.
