Hot food takeaway at Units 5 And 6, Saxon Place, Station Road, Cheddar

“The Committee were addressed by one objector from Cheddar Parish Council whose comments included:”

“Opposed the application for a fast-food outlet near a secondary school. • Argued that the proposal failed to comply with National Planning Policy (NPPF paragraph 97) as it was within 25 meters of a school entrance and close to an area with prevalent antisocial behaviour.”

“Councillors debated the proximity of the proposed takeaway to local schools, referenced National Planning Policy (NPPF paragraph 97) and whether Cheddar’s district centre status allowed the application despite being within walking distance of schools. The Planning Officers clarified that the local plan designated the area as a district centre, which met the policy exception.”

“Councillors clarified the opening hours and delivery conditions of the proposal with the Planning Officers agreeing to tidy up the wording to ensure consistency. • Councillors acknowledged that due to planning policy and the fallback position and existing food outlets there were no strong planning grounds to refuse the application.”

“After deliberations Councillor Hendry proposed to grant permission in accordance with Officers’ recommendations and the additional corrected wording on condition 5 and 6 to be agreed in consultation with the Chair or Vice Chair. This was seconded by Councillor Filmer.”

“Having been duly proposed and seconded the Planning Committee resolved that the Planning Application be GRANTED planning permission in line with the officer recommendation with the additional corrected wording for condition 5 and 6 to be agreed in consultation with the Chair or Vice Chair.”