Weymouth's Caddy Shack café gets planning approval
The previous site closed after a neighbour's noise and smell complaints
A unanimous vote has backed a new site at Weymouth Rugby Club for the Caddy Shack catering container.
The decision went through without any debate at a Dorset Council area planning meeting today (Thursday 18th April).
A previous application, on a different site within the club grounds, had been refused last year following complaints by a neighbour.
This week’s meeting heard that none of the previously consulted neighbours objected to the new site which is closer to the clubhouse and further away from homes at the eastern end of the car park.
A report said the new site would not compromise town centre catering businesses and would complement the Lodmoor Trail and Country Park, creating one full-time and four part-time jobs.
Planning agent Neil Williams, for the rugby club, told the committee that there was a large level of public support in the area for the new site and re-opening of the venture.
The 6 metre by 2.5 metre former shipping container, clad in timber, has been fitted out with kitchen equipment with a serving hatch in one side.
It will have seats and tables for customers outside in an area enclosed by a post and rail fence.
Eight public comments were made about the new application – most stressing the popularity of the business, describing it as an asset to the town and a welcome refuelling stop for walkers and dog walkers.
The opening hours are likely to be 9.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Saturday and 9.00am until noon on Sundays.