A new takeaway will be served up in Holbeach despite local opposition.
The change of use application for part of the former Jewson’s site on Boston Road South has been approved by planners.
The takeaway will open alongside the existing car wash on the site.
Documents submitted with the application state: “The proposal intends to also provide much needed economic boost to the existing area by providing a new hot food outlet within the locality with seating thereby attracting patrons from the local community and businesses.
“The introduction of a new business and hot food outlet would in turn also provide the employment of extra staff from the community.”
There were nine objections in total including from Holbeach Parish Council.
Its submission says of the application: “It represents a town centre function being introduced outside the designated town centre boundary.
“This raises concerns over spatial planning principles, undermines the integrity of the Local Plan, and may adversely impact the vitality of the established retail core.”
District councillor Nanette Chapman also objected stating the takeaway is ‘not needed’ though that isn’t a reason for any planning application to be refused.
“I’m concerned that the car park will become a meeting place for young drivers to show off their cars, therefore causing a noise nuisance for the local residential properties,” her representation said. “If the plans were for another type of food that doesn’t have sufficient or any representation within the town, Greek, Spanish, pasta etc, I would look favourably on it.”
The application was passed using ‘delegated powers’ rather than be brought before a planning committee.
The report passing the application states: “Although the proposed development does not strictly accord as the use is not specifically identified as a town centre use, the benefits of the proposed development are a material consideration which outweighs the conflict with the development plan, and this justifies granting planning permission for the proposal.”
With no objections being raised by Environmental Health officers, the report continues: “The proposals are likely to result in an acceptable impact on the amenity of the nearest dwellings.”
