Former Ritz Ballroom in Brighouse could be turned into a Starbucks Coffee drive thru as planning application is prepared

By Abigail Kellett

Published 16th Apr 2025, 12:00 BST

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An iconic Brighouse venue could be turned into a Starbucks Coffee drive thru.

EG On The Move Ltd are in the process of preparing a planning application for the redevelopment of the former Venue 73 and Ritz Ballroom, Bradford Road Brighouse.

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In a public notice, EG On The Move said: "Our proposals will comprise a new Starbucks Coffee drive thru.

The premises on Bradford Road is former dance hall and leisure venue facility that dates back to 1937 when it opened as a cinema, the first in Brighouse.

The premises on Bradford Road is former dance hall and leisure venue facility that dates back to 1937 when it opened as a cinema, the first in Brighouse.

“Before we submit our application, we are interested to hear from local people in order that their views can be considered in any design and application.

“If you have any questions or comments (in favour or against), we would be delighted to hear from you.

“Planning Team - [email protected].”

The premises on Bradford Road is former dance hall and leisure venue facility that dates back to 1937 when it opened as a cinema, the first in Brighouse.

It closed in 1963 and re-opened as a bingo hall in 1965 before being bought in 1981, when it was refurbished and converted to a dance hall.

Over the years it has popped up on our TV screens from time to time including during A Touch of Frost in 2003 and in an episode of Heartbeat back in 1992.

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