Mold: Plans submitted to turn old Boots store into bar

An application has been lodged with Flintshire Council to transform the former Boots store at 32, the High Street, in Mold.

The plans would see the unit, which has been empty since Boots closed just prior to the first Covid lockdown in March 2020, into a bar which could accomodate up to 40 people. 

Planning documents state that the scheme would create one full-time and six part-time jobs. 

A planning statement from the applicant said: "The bar will be an intimate place for up to 40 people to socialise and watch live music. It will be a high end bar serving high end drinks via table service, this will differentiate this bar to others in the area.

"A 60sqm low lit seating area with comfortable chairs will dress the main room; with two toilets to the rear of the building. Beyond the toilets will be a stock room and access to the rear door/smoking area/emergency exit." 

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It added: "Not only will the bar attract customers to the area, which will benefit neighbouring businesses, it will also bring employment to the local economy.

"The bar will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday to begin with; however, I am going to apply for licensing for everyday to allow me to open more days as the business grows."

The application will be decided on by Flintshire Council's planning department at a later date.