Planning documents have been received by Gedling Borough Council planning department relating to works already carried out to the rear of the well known Istanbul Restaurant on High Street, Arnold.
Arezza Architecture acting as agent on behalf of Mrs Kelime Erdogan have requested planning for the retention of a pergola system at the rear of the restaurant to be used as extension of the existing restaurant including retention of security shutters.
It is believed that the works were carried out without the relevant planning permissions being applied for.
The Design & Access statement submitted by Arezza Architecture on behalf of Mrs Kelime Erdogan states that ‘We understand that the works have been carried out by the owner without knowledge of how planning regulation works.’
Arezza Architecture further state that ‘The purpose of the proposal is to accompany the client to rectify new pergola seating at the rear of the restaurant. The address of this location is on the main road and the restaurant is quite popular with locals, with the customers’ interest the owner decided to build more space. The pergola is currently sheltering customers and enabling them to enjoy the restaurant. The shutters have been placed to stop burglars and provide access for the bin collection dates’
Planning application documents indicate that the unapproved works added 191 sq. metres to the already existing 266 sq. metres of the restaurant.
Details of planning application 2023/0223 can be accessed here
