A COVID testing centre could become a craft beer shop, it has been revealed.
The privately run site, in a former bookmakers, would sell ales, stouts and lagers.
Lost and Found Brewery are behind the proposal for the ex-Ladbrokes on Ditchling Road.
Under the plans, there would be tables at the store where people could come in and taste beers.
Lost and Found’s owner, We Are A Company, has applied for planning permission to Brighton and Hove City Council.
The company’s planning consultants Lewis and Co said the shop would sell "quality” drinks at premium prices.
Lewis and Co director Luke Carter said: “Lost and Found has identified the site as an improving area of Brighton.
“Fiveways has quite a lively parade with a lot of quality cafes, bakeries and other independent retailers around there. It’s crying out for this.”
Under the plans, the shop would stay open until 10pm on weekdays and 11pm at weekends.
This is in line with neighbouring takeaways, restaurants, a convenience store and the local pub.
The old betting shop is currently operating as a private Covid-19 testing site and minor injuries centre.
To view the planning application and comment, search on the council’s website for BH2021/01824.
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