Opening date announced for New Romney’s first Domino’s in former Lloyds Bank

The opening date for a town’s first Domino’s has been announced.

New Romney residents found out last year that the pizza takeaway was planning to open in the high street.

Taking on the site of the former Lloyds Bank, which closed in 2022, staff will serve their first slice of pizza next month.

One resident objected to a planning application submitted by the chain to Folkestone and Hythe District Council (FHDC).

“The old Lloyds building has character and is of local historical significance,” they wrote.

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“The new signage associated with a pizza shop would ruin the look of the building and would not fit with the surrounding area.

“Additionally the high street is a very busy road any deliveries to and from a pizza shop would likely interfere with the flow of traffic or block spaces in the public car park to the rear of the premises, which will limit the availability of parking for visitors to the high street, which will have a knock-on effect for existing traders.”

It is not the first concern to be raised over fast-food giants coming to New Romney.

Last year, Greggs opened with traders saying residents may not support the bakery because they “like their local shops and cafes”.

Despite these concerns, Domino’s will be opening on Thursday, March 7, with a spokesman saying the original features on the former bank have been kept.

It comes as planning permission was granted in November, with the takeaway giant saying it would attract footfall to the area.

Set to be open from 11am until 11pm every day, staff will be giving out 100 free pizzas to the first 100 customers on March 7.

Tenterden is also set to get its first Domino’s in its former Lloyds after planning permission was granted for the takeaway.

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However, residents again feared the brand would damage the character of their “unique” town and should not have been given the green light.

It is not yet known when the takeaway will open in Tenterden.