A FORMER Asian supermarket in Bournemouth town centre could get a new lease of life as a karaoke bar.

A premises licence application has been submitted for 205 Old Christchurch Road – a unit previously home to Mr Five Asian Supermarket.

While the application gives little detail on the proposed occupant, it requests a change of operation from an off licence to a ‘restaurant with karaoke entertainment’.

Live and recorded music is proposed onsite between 8am and 2am, with late-night refreshments served between 11pm and 2am.

On and off sales of alcohol have also been requested between 8am and 2am.

The application, submitted by a Miss Manqiu Du, is yet to be determined by the BCP Council licensing authority.

It will remain open for public consultation until December 19.