New Cafe and Bakery Premises Planned for Ayr

Strategic Insights -

Plans have been submitted to South Ayrshire Council to convert a retail unit at 20 Sandgate in Ayr into a cafe and bakery. The proposal, brought forward by Narture CIC, aims to transform the existing building into a Class 3 cafe/bakery, while also allowing for alterations to the premises. This new venture will join Narture's existing bakery and cafe next door, which helps fund art and regeneration projects in the town. The project has a strong community focus, driven by Narture's founder, Robert Singer, and his daughter Saskia, who established the organization in June 2020.

Key Takeaways:

  • Narture CIC is seeking permission to change the use of the premises from Class 1A retail to Class 3 cafe/bakery.
  • The new cafe and bakery will be located at 20 Sandgate, Ayr, with the existing bakery and cafe next door.
  • The project aims to provide income for Narture's creative art and regeneration projects in Ayr.
  • Narture was founded by artist father and daughter team Robert Singer and Saskia Singer in June 2020.
  • The organization's existing studios and space, at 34 and 30 Newmarket Street, house artist studios, a community dark room, and a Riso printer.
  • The new cafe and bakery will host a shop selling local makers' wares, and will feature exhibitions, events, workshops, and talks.

Statistics:

  • The proposal can be viewed on South Ayrshire Council's planning portal using reference 25/00519/APP.
  • The existing Narture bakery and cafe next door provides income for Narture's creative art and regeneration projects.
  • Narture was founded in June 2020, by Robert Singer and Saskia Singer.

Sources:

  • Lynne McKenzie, Ayrshire Gazette (no exact date provided) "Narture CIC to transform Ayr retail unit into cafe and bakery"
  • Narture CIC (no exact date provided)
  • South Ayrshire Council planning portal