'Scruffy’ Castleford workshops could be turned into Capri Italian riverside restaurant

“Scruffy” workshop units in Castleford town centre could be converted into a new riverside Italian restaurant.
By Tony Gardner, Local Democracy Reporting Service
Published 2nd May 2024, 12:15 BST
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The Capri Group has applied to open new premises next to the River Aire.

Plans have been submitted to Wakefield Council to build extensions to commercial units on Savile Road to allow more room for the new business venture.

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Capri currently operates 11 fine-dining restaurants and cafés across West Yorkshire.

Plans have been submitted to turn workshops on Savile Road, Castleford, into an Italian restaurant. Image: Neil Bowen Architects LtdPlans have been submitted to turn workshops on Savile Road, Castleford, into an Italian restaurant. Image: Neil Bowen Architects Ltd
Plans have been submitted to turn workshops on Savile Road, Castleford, into an Italian restaurant. Image: Neil Bowen Architects Ltd

A statement submitted on behalf of Capri owner, Payman Karimi, said the proposal would “tidy up what is currently a rather scruffy site”.

The statement adds: “The current site is very run down and doesn’t add anything to the local area.

“The overall design approach is to create an attractive, contemporary development and make a positive contribution to the site setting and create a sense of place.”

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Access to the new restaurant would be off a courtyard area between Savile Road and the river.