Acomb – expansion of Front Street Savers moves forward

A licensing application has been lodged to sell alcohol from the building Savers is set to expand into in Front Street.

The application would see the store licensed for off-premises sales during its opening hours from 8am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and until 5pm on Sundays.

It comes after City of York Council planning officers approved the expansion of Savers into the neighbouring vacant Ordsal House in February.

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Ordsal House was previously home to a Farmfoods which closed in December 2024.

The application from the chain, which is owned by Superdrug, stated the works would uphold the general character of the area.

The conversion of the vacant building is set to see its shopfront redecorated, a staircase installed outside at the back and roller shutters fitted.

Savers branding including signs would be installed at the front of the shop.

The vacant Farmfoods and Savers in Front Street, Acomb, York. Picture is from Superdrug/York Council’s planning portal

Plans stated the modern additions would be in keeping with the unit which was built in the 1970s.

They added fixtures and fittings inside the shop would be rearranged but otherwise remain largely unchanged.

A council report on the plans stated: stated: “The use of the building will remain as a shop therefore it is not anticipated there will be any additional noise and comings and goings.”