NEARLY 100 angry protesters packed out Warrington Town Hall to witness council chiefs throw out plans for another takeaway shop.
Councillors refused the application for the fast-food shop on Orchard Street in Fearnhead without even hearing any of the objectors speak.
A similar plan for a neighbouring property had been thrown by councillors a matter of weeks ago.
This allowed the development control committee to reach its decision of refusal without further debate.
This was the sixth application to build a takeaway on Orchard Street since 1983, all of which have been unsuccessful.
Ward councillors Scott Wilson and Colin Oliver objected to the plans,along with 83 residents and Poulton-with-Fearnhead parish council.
They believed introducing the shop would increase anti-social behaviour by teenagers congregating outside, cause extra traffic and litter problems, and, be detrimental to the amenities of the area.
The applicant planned to open seven days a week until midnight.
Planning officers had recommended the scheme be approved.
NEARLY 100 angry protesters packed out Warrington Town Hall to witness council chiefs throw out plans for another takeaway shop.
Takeaway shop plan rejected
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