City of York Council planning officers have recommended approving the food, drinks and events venue’s application to stay at its Piccadilly site when it is heard on Thursday, October 9. It is due to move to the York Central development in the future but Spark’s application stated it would not be feasible to move there until 2029 at the earliest. RECOMMENDED READING:Objectors also said its shipping containers were inappropriate in York’s historic conservation area, with one branding them hideous. Spark’s application stated it proactively communicated with its neighbours including through a dedicated WhatsApp group, emails and in-person meetings. The application stated: “A five-year continuation is necessary because relocation to York Central is not yet deliverable.