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| The fashion shop earmarked by Liz Parry for her new venture |
ENTREPRENEUR Liz Parry has been given the planning green light to open a new cafe-restaurant in Grimsby.
With the Paris ladies' fashion shop in Abbeygate relocating to new premises, she is eager to take on the site.
Her application did not go before North East Lincolnshire Council's planning committee but was yesterday approved by senior case officer Lauren Birkwood under delegated powers.
Originally from the Shetland Isles, Ms Parry knows her way round the food-drinks-and-hospitality scene.
She established Abbys Wine Bar & Bistro and The Curious Cat cocktail bar and kitchen, both in Grimsby, then, with son Lewis, the Tale of Two bar-restaurant in Cleethorpes.
The last of these is now under new ownership.
An ever-enthusiastic community champion, three years ago she became the first female president of the Rotary Club of Cleethorpes.
Says Ms Parry's planning consultant, Helen Lavric Robinson, of Design Intervention: "My client, who already runs two business premises out of Abbeygate, is now proposing to take over this property and continue an established reputation for relaxed dining with this new venture.
"There will be no detrimental impact to the local architecture or the town centre because there are no plans to make any external changes to the frontage.
"The change-of-use refurbishment will all be internal.
"My client is a trusted and respected tenant and business owner both within the town centre and within regeneration community.
"She wishes to enhance the area with a new vibrant business."
The was just one objection to the application - from another Abbeygate occupant who expressed concerns about the potential for anti-social behaviour, especially after hours.
It is not yet known whether Ms Parry will apply for a licence for her new project - nor (more intriguingly) what it will be named.
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| Liz Parry chats with another food entrepreneur, Levi Roots, at an event in Grimsby a few years ago |
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