Plans to convert a former boathouse in a Stoke-on-Trent park into a brand-new cafe have been withdrawn. 

An application was put forward last month to transform the vacant building in Tunstall Park into a cafe serving hot and cold drinks and snacks. 

But this week, the application was withdrawn before a decision could be made. 

A heritage statement, submitted alongside the planning application, states: "The boathouse will not be used for its original purpose again and its conversion into a cafe selling hot and cold drinks and snacks continues the building's historic function as a park amenity serving a public benefit. 

The planning application was withdrawn this week before a decicion could be made (Nub News).

"The presence of a cafe in the former boathouse may also serve to increase footfall into the park and enhance the visitor experience."

The application had received no objections since being submitted last month.

Stoke Nub News has approached the applicant for comment. 

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