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‘Amazing’ food hall planned for Stonebow House is scrapped

An artist's impression of how the hall would look
Fri 20 Dec, 2019 @ 7.23 pm News Chloe Laversuch - Local Democracy Reporter

Plans for a new food hall at a landmark building in York city centre have been scrapped.

Market Halls was planning to open a plush new venue – featuring several restaurants and bars in the same space – at Stonebow House.

It was to be the brand’s first venture outside London – where it has already opened branches in Fulham, Victoria and the West End.

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But the company has now pulled out of the scheme because it wants to focus on its businesses in the capital.

A spokesman for Market Halls said: “Market Halls will be focussing on London for the next year and have decided not to pursue an opening in York.”

80 objections

An artist’s impression of what a similar food hall in Fulham, London, would look like
The company was granted a licence for the scheme by City of York Council following an eight-hour meeting in December 2018, despite almost 80 objections to the plans.

But the site has laid empty ever since with no information about when work could begin.

Market Halls said it hoped to showcase nine of the “very best up-and-coming local chefs and restaurateurs” in a document prepared for the licensing hearing.

The plans also attracted support from Make It York, York BID and 20 independent businessowners and residents.


A letter from Make It York in support of the licensing application said: “Following years of decline it is good to see Stonebow House being developed and brought back into commercial use.

“We believe the proposals will support the thriving food scene in the city, championing local independent restaurants and chefs.”

Space for 350 diners

The St Saviourgate side of what was proposed as a food hall
There were plans for space for 350 diners on the ground floor and 200 in the basement, with outdoor seating on Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate.

A statement said developers chose Stonebow House because of its size and location near Fossgate and Shambles.

Some residents objected to the licensing application – with concerns over drunkenness, rowdy stag and hen parties and drug dealing.

But after the meeting David Laycock, regional developer for Try Market Halls, said the move would be “great news for York” and “breathe new life into this former eyesore”.

Speaking last year he said: “This will be a new social city hub where both locals and visitors of all ages can eat, meet, experience amazing food and plan their time to get the most out of their visit to the city.”

Thirteen luxury flats and high-end gym and cafe Supersonic Fitness have opened in the building in the past few years.

There was no information about what will happen to the building.

It was formerly home to Fibbers nightclub, the Job Centre and a branch of Heron Foods.

 

Fri 20 Dec, 2019

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martyn jones
3 years ago

well done city of York you kicked fibbers out and other local businesses now you have been kicked out sad thing is local people loose out

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