Takeaway shop plan thrown out

PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have thrown out proposals for a hot food takeaway shop in an area already plagued by nuisance youths late at night.
Members of the borough council’s planning committee have refused permission for the proposed fish and chip shop in Bridge Lane, Appleton.
The proposal involved a change of use of a former beauty salon.
Appleton Parish Council lodged a strong objection to the scheme and there were also objections from five residents of Bridge Lane.
The committee was told a similar application was refused 15 years ago and was again rejected when it went to appeal.
Grounds of refusal including late night noise, increased traffic and parking problems.
The same issues were still relevant, with the shop located in a small parade of four shops with flats on the first floor. It was already regarded as a “hot spot” by police because of youths congregating outside the shops late at night and a takeaway would worsen the problems.
There were also noise and smell issues.
The parish council pointed out there were four schools nearby and it was understood the borough had a policy opposed to takeaways operating in the vicinity of schools.