A third attempt by pub chain JD Wetherspoon to open a bar and restaurant in Helston will be considered by the town’s councillors tomorrow evening (Thursday).

Two previous applications have been submitted and then withdrawn for further changes to be made, in a bid to resolve elements of concern for neighbours.

The company hopes to reopen the former Oliver & Sons furnishing store in Coinagehall Street as the latest pub in its national chain.

In the latest accompanying documents, the architects acting on behalf of the pub chain set out the three main amendments to the latest proposal.

These include the relocation of the roof terrace, due to opposition from neighbours. It is now proposed for this to be a flat roof, with the external equipment such as air conditioning units hidden behind a new, solid parapet wall.

A “glass box” extension is proposed for the central courtyard, to open up the ground floor customer area for better access through the building. The roof terrace would be sited above this, away from the residential area.

The company adds: “As a result of losing the majority of the original courtyard for the extension, it is proposed to demolish the 1960s free standing building to the north to form a small ground floor beer garden and refuse store.”

This would be enclosed with timber “acoustic” fencing.

It is proposed to reposition the north gable wall, to make way for a suitable emergency escape from the beer garden, while deliveries would only be made to the front of the building, which should “relieve a number of concerns from local residents.”

As a result of this, however, the architects said there was “no option” but to install the kitchen and cellar fronting the road.

The proposed main entrance would be moved further to the right, when looking at the building from the street, with the lower glazing changed to take into account the comments from the conservation officer.

The architects conclude: “This proposal presents an opportunity to bring a viable, sustainable upgrade to this building.

“The contribution this site makes the quality of the area can therefore be considerably enhanced by this redevelopment.”

A separate application has been submitted for changes to a listed building.

The town’s council’s planning committee will consider both applications at its meeting tomorrow, at 6.15pm in the Guildhall, before a final decision is reached by Cornwall Council.