Planning application approved for conversion of former Woolworths store in Castle Street into sports bar with mini golf course

Despite objections from nearby residents Wycombe District Council have approved a planning application to create an American style sports bar and restaurant in the upstairs of the former Woolworths store in Castle Street, High Wycombe.

The planning application covers Oakley Hall, 8 Castle Street & 1st Floor Red Lion House, 9-10 High Street.

The new development is expected to create ten full time and fifteen part time jobs the development will cover 2180 square metres.

A provision date for the openeing of the new sports bar is expected to be 14th November 2014. The planning decision notice document states the new business will be restricted to trade only from 10.00am to midnight seven days a week.

Alongside the American style sports bar and restaurant the development will also comprise five golf simulators, an 18 hole indoor mini golf course, conferencing and small retail areas.

Further information can be found on the Strets Sports Bar Twitter page.