FRESH plans for York's Barbican Centre look set to win the go-ahead next week, despite strong objections from campaigners. Barbican Property
If planners approve the proposals, owners Absolute Leisure will have only five months to complete a multi-million pound refurbishment of the auditorium and construct new bars and restaurants in time for the Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance, in November.
However, The Press reported yesterday the UK Snooker Tournament, due to be held at the Barbican in December, might be held at another venue amid fears that the centre might not be ready.
Organisers say they are keeping their options open and are in talks with other potential venues.
Absolute Leisure, which won permission for a refurbishment in 2004, submitted revised plans for the site late last year, including the enclosure of a roof garden, a redesign of the glazed curtain wall on the frontage and changes to the reception area.
The application failed to make it to a City of York Council planning committee last month, and will now be considered at a meeting next Wednesday. More >>
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