RESOLVED: (Yes: 9 No: 1)

That the application be refused for the following reasons:

1.    By reason of increased noise, odours and general activity associated with a hot food takeaway, particularly during evening hours, the proposed change of use would be detrimental to the amenity of neighbouring residential properties, particularly the residents of the Water Tower as contrary to Policy G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan and Core Strategy Policy 17.

2.    That by virtue of its scale, siting and design the proposed flue and waste storage area are considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and visual appearance of the Rawstorne Road Conservation Area, Penwortham District Retail Centre and the setting of a Grade II listed building (The Fleece Inn) as contrary to Policy G17 of the South Ribble Local Plan, Central Lancashire Core Strategy Policy 16 and the National Planning Policy Framework 2019.