PLANS have been lodged to demolish a riverside restaurant and bar in Chester and replace it with apartments.
The proposed development would see The Red House, which boasts wonderful views of the River Dee, knocked down to make way for seven properties.
A total of two four-bedroom, four three-bedroom and one two-bedroom apartments would be created, along with underground parking and landscaped grounds.
The full planning application has been submitted to Cheshire West and Chester Council by Lancashire-based Sterling Property Co. Ltd.
Back in 2019 The Red House was placed on the market valued at around £2.6m.
The landmark building was built in the 1850s but is not listed, and currently houses the Italian restaurant and bar with a one three-bedroom apartment above.
The planning statement says: "This site is said to occupy one of the most prestigious riverbank settings on the Dee, with far reaching views across the Chester Meadows over to Snowdonia and the Welsh mountains.
The Red House, Chester. Photo: Pegasus Group.
"It is proposed to construct a new apartment building on the site. The site will be accessed in the southeast corner from Dee Banks Road, with underground parking available via a car lift.
"All apartments will benefit from a private terrace, garden or balcony overlooking the river, with the remainder of the site landscaped to form communal grounds.
"The existing pontoon on the river will be retained."
The public has until March 11 to have their say on the plans.
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