The new Korean BBQ restaurant in Dundee say they are working with the council to resolve an “administrative” mix-up that has seen them forced to submit a fresh planning application.
The Whitehall Crescent unit previously occupied by The Brothy re-opened as the Korean eatery in March.
However, an application has now been lodged with Dundee City Council retrospectively seeking a change of use for a vacant premises.
It comes four months after a building standards notice was served following a report of unauthorised building fit-out and alteration work internally was made.
When contacted by The Courier, a spokesperson for Dundee Korean BBQ confirmed the issue stemmed from an “administrative matter”.
They said: “Initially, our restaurant permission was granted under a combined address as-in 30 Whitehall Street.
“However, the landlord later restructured the property into two separate units – 30 Whitehall Street and 32 Whitehall Street – which led to some administrative discrepancies.
“After opening our restaurant, we were informed of the issue by the landlord, and since then, we have been working closely with professionals and following guidance from the council to resolve the matter appropriately.
“In relation to the building standards notice, we have had several meetings on-site with the relevant officials, and in response to their advice, we are actively working through the required procedures with the support of our appointed architect.”
A Dundee City Council Spokesperson added: “The applicant is working to resolve outstanding matters relating to the building warrant.”
Kanzen for Life
Meanwhile, plans from a Dundee wellbeing charity to create a £1m community hub have been approved.
Kanzen for Life, which currently operates out of Mains Loan, is eyeing a move to the former Whittons Flooring unit on Clepington Road.
A full planning application was lodged with Dundee City Council in March.
The Kanzen for Life Centre will create 10 new jobs and will serve as a hub for physical activity, wellbeing support, educational programmes and leadership training, provided by a range of organisations.
It’s hoped the facility will also address major challenges such as inactivity, social isolation, and mental health issues.
Council officers have now approved the application under delegated powers.
Irish pub transformation
Plans to to turn a former Dundee pub into a convenience store have also been approved.
An application was lodged in May to transform the former Clancy’s Irish Bar on the corner of Polepark Road and Milnbank Road.
The pub, formerly the Bay Horse, closed in March.
The application has now been given the green-light by council officers.
Here’s where you can view the planning papers for the Dundee applications:
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