Grangemouth's Bowhouse Hotel bar area to be transformed into shop with delivery service

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Grangemouth's Bowhouse Hotel is set to transform its bar area into a shop with a delivery service.The change to the Bowhouse Hotel licence was granted despite objections from a neighbouring shopkeeper, who claimed it would make the area's anti-social problems even worse.Planning permission for the changes to the hotel on Bowhouse Road was granted two years ago, but the work has been delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic, members of Falkirk Council's licensing board heard today (Wednesday).The first stage of the redevelopment will see the former bar area converted into a shop, while the other ground floor areas will be let to other businesses.The bedrooms on the upper level will be retained, with just a small reception area on the ground floor and there will be no on-sales.As it is already licensed for off-sales, the board was being asked to change the area the licence covers and also to allow a home delivery service.Falkirk Live brings you the latest headlines from Falkirk and beyond.But did you know all the ways you can stay informed with us?We share live news and exclusive scoops every day so make sure you're following us so we can keep you informed on all things Falkirk!Two objections were made to the plan, including one from Babar Mirza, who owns the nearby Bowhouse Mini Market on Bowhouse Square.He told the board that he felt another shop would attract even more anti-social behaviour.He said: "There is no justification for another off-sales in the Bowhouse area."This part of Grangemouth is badly affected by crime - we've already been the target of multiple robberies in the last three years."We have worked alongside the police to try and bring down anti-social behaviour in the area but problems still persist, like