New Mediterranean Restaurant to Open in Bracknell Despite Concerns from Residents

A new Mediterranean restaurant, Feta & Fig, is gearing up to open at the Rectory Road shopping precinct in Bracknell, despite concerns from a resident about potential disruptions to the community. The restaurant, led by business owner Raham Fard, has applied for a license to sell food and non-alcoholic drinks until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays, and midnight the rest of the week. This application has faced an objection from a resident who expressed concern about the potential impact on the community's peace and quiet.

Key Takeaways:

  • Feta & Fig, a new Mediterranean restaurant, is set to open at the Rectory Road shopping precinct in Bracknell, next to the Magdalenka Polish Delicatessen.
  • The restaurant has applied for a license to sell food and non-alcoholic drinks until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays, and midnight the rest of the week.
  • The application has faced an objection from a resident who is concerned about potential disruptions to the community's peace and quiet.
  • The resident has expressed concerns about noise, smoke, and other issues caused by existing businesses in the area.
  • Raham Fard, the business owner, has clarified that the application is only for operational flexibility and that Feta & Fig would not routinely close at 2am each weekend.
  • The application will be determined by a licensing panel, which is due to meet on September 15.

Statistics:

  • 15 car parking spaces and 1 disabled space for shoppers are available at the Rectory Road shopping precinct.
  • Feta & Fig has over 20 years of experience running food businesses in Bracknell, including Pizza GoGo in the High Street.
  • The restaurant is set to open in a unit that was previously occupied by a pizza takeaway, which has been closed for years.

Sources:

*"Feta & Fig", a new Mediterranean restaurant at the Rectory Road shopping precinct in Bracknell.

*Bracknell Forest Council (licensing application)

*Raham Fard, business owner.