A NEW deli could soon be heading to the Ribble Valley.

The deli would serve hot and cold Asian Street food.

Applicant Tahir Amin has lodged a change of use application for the Speed Parlour building in Chatburn Road, Clitheroe.

The building currently displays and sells motorcycles but the plans seek to change the use to a hot food takeaway with limited seating.

It is envisaged the deli would be open between 8am and 6pm on Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm on Saturday.

Mr Amin said the project will be a 'valuable addition' to Clitheroe.

He said: "I believe that there were no objections raised by Lancashire County Council highways to the original application by Speed Parlour.

"Having successfully ran food establishments in Clitheroe and Bradford for the past eight years, I am aware of legislation that accompanies these sites and will continue to endeavour to achieve the high standards that I achieved previously.

"I believe this project will be a valuable addition to Clitheroe being full of small niche local businesses helping to sustain the local economy and to create a small amount of extra employment within the town."

The plans will be considered by Ribble Valley planners in the future.