An application to licence a unit in Haxby as a combined café and restaurant has been submitted to City of York Council, potentially bringing a new hospitality offer to The Village.
What is being proposed
The application covers Unit 10, Ryedale Court, where the applicant, 99 Seats Ltd, says the premises would operate as a daytime café serving hot and cold food before switching to a restaurant with a full evening menu.
- Planned opening hours: 9am to 11pm daily
- Intended alcohol service: from 11am each day, if the licence is granted
- Location: The Village, Haxby (Unit 10, Ryedale Court)
How and when the public can respond
The council has opened the application for public comment. Residents and interested parties have until Monday 24 August to submit representations to the licensing authority. The council’s licensing register will hold full details of the application and how to respond.
Other recent licensing applications in the city
The café and restaurant plan is one of several licences recently lodged with the council, illustrating ongoing activity in York’s leisure and retail sectors. Among other applications are:
- B&M at Foss Islands Retail Park — an application to extend sale of alcohol hours; the store currently opens 8am–10pm and seeks permission to sell alcohol from 7am to 11pm.
- Federal (a Manchester-based café) — bid to licence 5 Coney Street for alcohol sales as part of converting an empty unit into a café and bar.
- Acomb Working Men’s Club and Institute — application to licence Front Street premises for wrestling and boxing events on Wednesdays and Fridays from 6pm to 11pm.
| Proposal | Location | Key detail |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime café / evening restaurant | Unit 10, Ryedale Court, Haxby | Open 9am–11pm; alcohol from 11am |
| Extended alcohol hours | B&M, Foss Islands Retail Park | Sell alcohol 7am–11pm (if approved) |
Why this matters locally
Haxby’s village centre relies on a mix of retail and hospitality to attract footfall; a new café that transitions to a full-service evening restaurant could boost trade, create jobs and change evening footfall patterns. Conversely, neighbouring residents and businesses often raise concerns when later opening hours or alcohol sales are proposed, citing noise, litter and parking pressure. Those are matters the council will consider when assessing the application against licensing objectives.
Anyone wishing to view the full application or make representations should consult City of York Council’s licensing registers or contact the council directly before the closing date of 24 August.
