Plans have been submitted for a "luxury" restaurant in Derby's Cathedral Quarter.

A city businessman has applied for permission to convert a former newsagents in Queen Street into the new venture.

Planning documents submitted by Advance Architecture, on behalf of the applicant, who asked us not to name him, describe the location as "perfect" for a restaurant.

A statement included in the application claims the new restaurant would offer "spectacular" food.

"The idea is to form a luxury restaurant serving good quality food in a well-designed setting," the statement says. "The concept is to bring quality design to Queen Street.

"As Queen Street is a perfect place for this, our client believes they will deliver quality food and serve the public of the area."

The Cathedral Quarter endured a difficult 2019, with closures including The Brooklyn Social, Jack Wills, Bennetts and Lloyds Bank.

Their demise was largely blamed on low footfall, not helped by the ongoing closures of the Assembly Rooms and Guildhall Theatre - both owned by Derby City Council.

On a positive note, more students are now living in the area thanks to the opening of two major university halls - Cathedral Court and The Croft, both in Cathedral Road.

As such, the businessman believes there is potential for a new restaurant.

The statement continued: "We believe this proposal will provide clean, safe and useful business which complies with regulations and will be aesthetically pleasing. In conclusion, the proposal demonstrates that it will significantly enhance the vitality and viability of the centre."

Derby City Council's planning department will determine the application over the coming weeks.