Shara, just for my own understanding, is the decision potentially to be taken on/by 7th November on whether a public consultation will be held, or is it the actual decision on whether planning/change of use will be granted?
I would agree that the The Old Bank's pricing was probably not the reason for its failure. I used to frequent it quite a bit and it was a lovely restaurant a few years ago, they had some great fish dishes and pasta. But quality of the food and whole concept were nowhere near as good in the last 12-18 months of its existence.
BTW just some more food for thought, but it is possible to have a nice meal in most local restaurants, even at Babur, for £15-20 per head, if you leave out the wine. For that, you will be able to have a sit down meal, in a nice atmosphere and, if the restaurant is any good, enjoy some well made food. Chances are it may even contain some healthy ingredients. Unlike a certain pizza chain's products. If on the other hand you want to have a reasonably cheap family meal that beats the recession crunch, there are 1001 cheaper alternatives of quick, home cooked meals that would beat a Domino's order or starters, pizzas & soft drinks on price any day.