A FORMER Spar “in urgent need of repairs” at the centre of a popular seaside village could be given a new lease of life.
A planning application has been submitted to develop the former Glynllifon Stores on the High Street, Nefyn into three separate units; to include a shop, café and chip shop, as well as “internal alterations to (two) flats above”.
The application to Cyngor Gwynedd has been made by Alan Rowlands through the agent Gwyn Pritchard of Ty Newydd Cyf.
The building has seen a number of uses over the years, including being a Spar. It is currently empty and in “urgent need of repair”.
The application also noted that “the premises are located within a conservation area and are adjacent to a number of similar properties that incorporate ground floor commercial premises”.
“This proposal seeks to change the use of the large shop to three separate units – shop, café and fish and chip shop. All existing vehicular and servicing arrangements would also remain as existing,” the application stated.
The application also says the proposal “seeks to enhance the existing use of the unit in the town centre thus making effective and efficient use of an existing resource”.
“The location of the unit in the town centre also means that those visiting would be able to do so by a choice of different means of transport , bus and car thus supporting overall objectives of sustainable development.
“The proposed change of use is also in a location where one trip can serve more than one purpose again contributing to wider sustainability objectives.”
