A new Mediterranean restaurant could soon open in a Somerset coastal town if a new licence is granted.

Balbahadar Singh was granted permission in June to turn the former Greenslade Taylor Hunt estate agents’ at 75 High Street in Burnham-on-Sea into a new restaurant named ‘Eat Together’.

Sarbjit Kaur – a fellow director of Himalayan Homes Ltd. – has applied for a new licence to serve alcohol for consumption on and off the premises between 11am and 11pm, seven days a week.

Sedgemoor District Council’s licensing panel will make a ruling on the matter in early-November following objections from local residents.

The new restaurant will operate on the ground floor site, at the corner of High Street and Chapel Street, with the first floor being converted into a flat.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary have not lodged an objection but have provided a list of conditions which will need to be followed – including the timings of alcohol deliveries and the operation of a Challenge 25 policy.

Lee Thomas, a local nutritionist, has criticised the proposals, claiming the proposed restaurant will contribute to a rise in antisocial behaviour in the town.

He said: “Since the BOSS Lounge and Bar opened on Chapel Street, it has affected the lives of many local residents, particularly affecting their health and well-being.

“The local residents living on Victoria Street, Victoria Court, Chapel Street and High Street have to deal with loud music every weekend.

“Large antisocial groups have been gathering outside on Chapel Street. These individuals are drinking, smoking and shouting on the road in front of Kyffins Health Foods’ entrance on Chapel Street.

“I object to the sale and supply of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises between 11am and 11pm daily, as this promotes drinking and alcohol consumption outside which may encourage antisocial behaviour.”

The council’s licensing panel will convene in Bridgwater on November 9 at 2.30pm to discuss the application.