PLANS to convert the ground floor of a newsagents into a new micro pub have been approved by the council.

An application for work to take place on High Street in Grimethorpe was submitted to the planning board in March.

A public consultation period subsequently took place, with Couns Ashley Peace and Ruth Booker both throwing their support behind the applications.

A total of 14 responses were received by residents - ten in favour and four against.

Concerns were raised around antisocial behaviour and the impact on community services.

While some residents said it is a ‘fantastic idea’ and that it’s ‘just what we need’.

A report states: “The proposal is considered to be located within a sustainable location on a site suitable for the proposed change of use and this weighs considerably in favour of the application.

“Significant weight in favour of the application has been afforded to the potential economic benefits generated by the proposal.

“Having balanced all material planning considerations, whilst a number of objections have been received in respect to the proposal they have been suitably addressed through the information supplied and further amendments to the scheme.

“As a consequence, the positive aspects of the proposal outlined above are not outweighed by any other material planning considerations.

“The proposal is therefore, on balance, recommended for approval.”