A MUCH-LOVED picture framing shop in Devonshire Road has closed its doors for the final time but there might be light at the end of the tunnel for the now empty premises.
Priceless was a staple of Devonshire Road for many years but the owners decided it was no longer viable to maintain a presence in the town centre, although there are future plans to continue offering picture framing services although exact details have yet to be finalised.
In the interim plans have now been unveiled to turn the premises into a bar with planning permission being sought.
After the closure on July 31, a sign was displayed on the window stating that a change of use is being applied for.
The notice posted by Paul and Sandra Crone states: “We hereby give notice that we
have applied to the Licensing Authority at Rother District Council for the grant of a premises’ licence at 69 Devonshire Road, Bexhill (formerly known as Priceless).
“The application is to change the premises to a public house called The Strand with the following licensable activities (namely) sale of alcohol on the premises and provision of regulated entertainment, including live and recorded music.”
If plans are approved it is believed the proposed opening hours would be Monday to Sunday between 11am and 11pm.
