Plans to create a large new restaurant at the site – 4-6 Church Street and 26-28 Swinegate – were granted in March.
Now PLK Chicken UK Ltd has applied to create a large Popeyes Chicken outlet in the building.
It is applying to install five signs, some of them illuminated.
The Cello store was the last to use it. Photograph: YorkMix
YorkMix first reported that Popeyes was hoping to open in York in January.
Popeyes serves chicken “marinated for 12 hours in our signature blend of Louisiana herbs & spices” as burgers, wings and wraps.
The company began in 1972 when the first branch opened in New Orleans. It came to the UK in 2021 when a branch opened in London.
“The proposal is for the installation of five signs, which is less than the existing site currently has,” planning documents say.
How the building will look. Image: planning documents
“Externally illuminated signage has been found acceptable in similar nearby located properties including that of Las Iguanas, Slug and Lettuce and Bora Bora.
“The proposals would not harm any key views within the Conservation Area, or harm any key characteristics. They offer a high-quality signage scheme which would preserve and enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area as a whole.
“The signs would announce the presence of the business in this corner unit. and the lighting proposed will sensitivity reflect the character through the use of trough lighting with low levels of illumination.”
Popeyes is advertising for both a general manager (salary £37K-£44K) and assistant general manager (330k-£35K). More details here.
