New cafe bar 'The Spinning Room' proposed for Oldham street

Plans have been revealed for the new cafe on Nicholson Street in Lees, Oldham.

The plans also revealed the name of the cafe, which will be known as The Spinning Room.

A premises licence application has been submitted by applicant Allan Lee Hollinshead for the address, which sits between the Angel Inn pub and High Street properties.

The single-storey property is currently occupied by A&D Appliance Engineers.

The proposal is for a "small cafe bar" offering a relaxed, community-oriented environment with alcohol sales, background music, and occasional low-volume live music.

In the application, the venue is described as a "low-impact hospitality" business, not a nightclub or high-capacity entertainment venue.

If approved, the licence would allow for a range of activities including live music, recorded music, and the sale of alcohol for both on and off-site consumption.

The requested operational hours are 1pm to 11pm, Monday through Sunday.

Live music would be permitted indoors from 3pm to 11pm, Thursday to Sunday, while recorded music could be played every day during opening hours.

Alcohol would be served during the full period of operation.

The application includes a number of conditions to comply with the Licensing Act 2003, including regulations around pricing, promotions, and age verification.

For public safety, the premises would be kept in a 'safe condition' at all times, with regular checks of fire equipment, emergency exits, and lighting.

Staff would be trained in emergency procedures and the welfare of customers, and the number of patrons would be kept appropriate to the building's size and layout.

The licence holder has outlined a commitment to upholding all four licensing objectives—prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance, and protection of children from harm.

To prevent crime and disorder, staff will be trained to refuse service to intoxicated individuals.

Any incidents of disorder or anti-social behaviour would be dealt with promptly, and the premises would maintain suitable supervision throughout trading hours.

The operator has also pledged full cooperation with police and other authorities as needed.

Music is expected to be low-key and 'secondary' to the main cafe bar function.

Recorded music would mostly be limited to background playlists, with the occasional DJ set or acoustic live performance.

No high-volume entertainment is planned, and there will be no large bands or drum kits.

Staff will monitor sound levels during events, and the venue will take steps to minimise noise disruption to nearby properties.

Customers will be encouraged to leave quietly, especially in the evenings, and doors and windows will be managed to reduce noise leaks.

The business will also operate under a Challenge 25 policy, requiring photographic identification for anyone who appears under the age of 25 and wishes to buy alcohol.

Children would only be allowed on the premises until 8.30pm and must be accompanied by an adult.

The intention to convert the property into a cafe was revealed in planning documents earlier this month.

The planning documents show that formal planning permission is not needed to convert the unit into a cafe.

Plans indicate the cafe would have seating at the front, a service counter, and storage and preparation areas at the rear.

The building sits within the Lees Conservation Area, meaning new signage would require council approval and cannot be installed under permitted development rights.