A prime Bury town centre spot could become a sports bar and restaurant opening until 4.30am at weekends.

Planning documents lodged in the past week reveal the intention to transform a building on Bolton Street into a bar.

The premises used to be occupied by Bury Sport and Trophies, which previously shut due to retirement.

The building is next to the Blind Tiger bar and within Bury town centre conservation area.

The application describes the site as "arguably the best preserved of Bolton Street’s brick buildings".

A design and access statement in support for the plans, said: “The application is for the change of use of ground floor of building from shop to sports bar and restaurant.

"There will be a shop front replacement and the first floor will become offices.

“There is precedent for a bar not only on the street, but on the same terrace block.

"The premises next door on Bolton Street is a bar, Blind Tiger, which has a late licence, and currently closes at 4.30am.

“The proposal complies with the development plan and would improve the economic, social and environmental conditions of the area.”

The statement, on behalf of applicant Andy Taiwo, gives planned opening times for the new venue of between 8am to 3am from Sunday to Thursday and 8am to 4.30am on Fridays and Saturdays.

The town centre conservation area was designated in 1978 and extended to the west in September 2005. It covers the historic core of central Bury, the heart of the medieval settlement, with an irregular grid of streets focusing on the junction of Market Place, Bolton Street, Silver Street and The Rock.

Planners in Bury will consider the plans in the coming weeks.