Plans for Argentine empanada café in Oxford city centre

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 21:03 · Archive

Chango Empanadas has submitted plans to open a branch at 2 Cornmarket in Oxford's city centre, in the former Pret A Manger site.

Chango Empanadas has submitted plans to the city council to open a branch at 2 Cornmarket in Oxford, in the former Pret A Manger site that is currently vacant.

The London-based business describes itself as born from a passion for 'the authentic Argentine Empanada' and aims to share them with the British community. The proposal includes replacement of the shopfront's existing doors and windows, redecoration of the shopfront and canopy, and reconfiguration of the store's layout to add a customer toilet.

According to the planning statement, the shopfront redecoration would feature 'minimalistic design' company branding and logos that would 'blend within the conservation area and improve the outlook of the main street'. The materials would be 'of similar nature to existing building and surrounding properties' to minimise visual impact. The statement concludes the proposal would ensure the property 'maintains an active, vibrant commercial frontage' and support the city centre's 'vitality and viability, encouraging footfall and contributing positively to the local evening and daytime economies'.

How it is being reported

• Plans for new empanada café in former Oxford Pret A MangerPlans for Changos Empanada cafe have been shared for the vacant Oxford city centre site of a former Pret A Manger.Oxford Mail · 13 Oct, 20:00
• Plans for new empanada café in former Oxford Pret A MangerPlans for Changos Empanada cafe have been shared for the vacant Oxford city centre site of a former Pret A Manger.Oxfordshire Guardian · 13 Oct, 20:00

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