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Search the Public Notice PortalPLANS to create a new coffee shop within an existing Irvine hotel have been given the go ahead.
Applicant Jaye Tremble has gained approval from North Ayrshire Council to change the use of a former reception room within The Harbourside Hotel.
She intends to create the business within an out of use area of the Montgomery Street venue into Choice Coffee Shop.
Proposals state that this will be a health and wellbeing spot for the community to enjoy high quality coffee, teas, matchas, smoothies, nourish bowls, protein snacks and more.
The change of use application will see the area transformed by creating a new service counter, a small seating area with space for around 10 customers and replacing the existing windows.
A new sign will also be added to the frontage of the existing building.
"The remainder of the building will remain as an operating guesthouse," documents attached to the application added. "Choice coffee will be mainly take-away due to the small space.
"Overall, the daily operation is typical of a small neighbourhood takeaway coffee shop, generating modest footfall and limited noise of disturbance."
The application was submitted to North Ayrshire Council last month and has gained approval subject to one condition.
Full designs of replacement windows must be given approval prior to any installation at the venue.
Confirming the decision, case officer Anthony Hume said: "The small scale of the coffee shop would complement the surrounding uses aimed at visitors to the area without harming the amenity of nearby residents.
"It is noted that the hours of operation would be during the day, thus adding to the vitality of the area when visitor numbers to the area are typically at their highest.
"The proposal involves a very small scale change of use within a building that is already used for tourism purposes within an area of Irvine that is aimed at visitors and tourists to North Ayrshire.
"There would be benefits in terms of local employment by adding a new facility within the Maritime Mile without harming the amenity of the area."
Approval has been gained whilst the applicant, Miss Tremble, has been sharing the journey towards opening on social media.
On her Choice Coffee Shop TikTok page, the business boss has given viewers an insight into her aim to 'open a coffee shop in 100 days'.
@choicecoffeeshop Part 3… the transformation is complete 👀 Thank you so much to @SmartWood Flooring you guys smashed it🫶🏼 #openingacoffeeshopin100days #floorsanding #woodenfloor #businessjourney ♬ People Everywhere (Still Alive) - Khruangbin
The page has proved popular so far with more than 1,000 followers and some videos attracting over 30,000 views.
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