Hot food plan rejected

12:12pm Thursday 22nd May 2008

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Fears over parking and inadequate waste disposal persuaded Keighley Area Planning Panel to reject a change of use application for a building in Bolton Road, Silsden.

Members were asked to consider whether the premises - currently classified as a retail property - could be used to house a hot food takeaway.

Planning officer Peter Timbrell spoke in favour of granting permission, noting the building was in a commercial neighbourhood.

However, a resident's objection letter stated the town already had seven takeaways and two chip shops.

Cllr Michael Ellis said he felt the space designated for rubbish did not look large enough to accommodate sufficient wheelie bins.

District councillor Andrew Mallinson, who objected to the proposals, added the application would exacerbate traffic and parking problems on the already busy Bolton Road.

Cllr Catherine Rowen said it was unrealistic to expect takeaway customers not to park on the road directly outside the business.