Gay Village bars, a party warehouse and a new Italian deli in Chorlton - Manchester plans approved this week

Two bars in the Gay Village, a warehouse-turned-party-space near the city centre and a new Italian delicatessen and restaurant in Cholrton had their plans approved by the town hall this week. Area in Sackville Street has been allowed to extend its opening hours to 5am despite local residents' concerns.

Elsewhere on the same street, EVA has been given the green light to put two extra bars outside the premises during the Manchester Pride weekend after a dispute with council staff. Meanwhile, on the edge of the city centre, a former warehouse which has been converted into a space for corporate parties has had its application approved for events to take place indoors until 1.30am.

However, its request to host outdoor events until 11pm was rejected. And in Chorlton, an Italian delicatessen and restaurant with branches in Didsbury and Wilmslow, has been given an alcohol licence ahead of opening later this year.

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The town hall hearing which took place on Monday (June 19) lasted several hours and saw several local residents make representations to councillors. Almost all of the applications were approved, but with some amendments.

Having taken over from Tribeca last August, Area in Sackville Street opened in time for Manchester Pride. Since then, local residents say the operators - which own On Bar, Vanilla and five other venues including in London - have been running the bar well with fewer noise issues than there were before.

However, some raised concerns about the opening hours being extended from 3am to 5am. David Barnes who lives above the premises praised the operators for communicating with the residents and addressing most of their concerns.

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