An application has been made for a new dentist surgery in Coalville.

North West Leicestershire planners are being asked to approve a new dental surgery at 25-27 New Broadway.

It is proposed that the dentist surgery takes over what was the former Yorkshire Bank premises located.

The property fronts onto the pedestrianised area of the Belvoir Shopping Centre.

At the moment, the plans are being considered by the District Council.

The proposal put before the council says it is understood that the intention of the change is to provide greater flexibility between certain uses and provides a more agile planning framework so that high streets and commercial uses can respond to changes in the commercial market and this has been introduced by the Government as a response to the Covid-19 crisis.