Sheffield Council have accepted a planning application to turn a historic Highfield pub beloved by Sheffield United fans into a takeaway bar and grill.

Planning permission for D’ahni’s Bar and Grill was granted despite concerns raised in one objection over the late opening hours and potential for anti-social behaviour.

The takeaway on London Road will be open until 4am on Friday and Saturday and will stay open until 1am on all other nights.

The applicant for D’ahni’s Bar and Grill said: “We spoke to the residents and they welcomed us into the local community. They want to see the place open and refurbished as a new establishment.

“We have put in a lot of work into trying to help the local community to grow,” he added.

But a Highfield resident who objected to the new venue said she was concerned that a late night takeaway will only worsen problems regarding noise and violence in the area.

The establishment will employ security and keep in touch with police to help prevent crime. They will also have a dress code, meaning people wearing hoodies cannot enter.

Joint Chair of the Licensing Committee Cllr David Barker said: “We have to assume that you will run this business responsibly – we hope you do and we hope it’s a success.”

Many Sheffield United fans were sad to see The Barrel Inn pub close in late 2022 after the pub owners were unable to negotiate a new lease and were advised that the premises licence would not be renewed.