Hot food takeaway at Dunkirk Hall, Moss Side, Leyland

“The applicant seeks retrospective permission for change of use to part of a car park, and resiting of a hot food takeaway trailer and ancillary structures. (Use Class Sui Generis) as described at section 4 below. A proposal for retention of the same trailer and structures was refused by Planning Committee in April 2025. This scheme relocates the trailer to an alternative location within the car park and proposes reduced hours of operation.”

“The applicant seeks permission for change of use to part of the pub car park and resiting of a purpose built, hot food takeaway trailer. (Use Class Sui Generis) and ancillary structures.”

“The application refers to the rear/side car park of the Dunkirk Hall; a Grade II listed public house (‘the pub’) located at the junction of Dunkirk Lane and Schleswig Way. The car park sits to the south of the pub but is accessed from the western side (rear) via a narrow driveway.”

“To the north across Dunkirk Lane are detached dwellings, whilst abutting the car park site in the west/south-west are newly constructed dwellings addressed onto Rindle Close. Beyond these properties is open land and east across Schleswig Way is a tract of public open space.”

“In policy terms the proposal is considered compliant and having regard to the comments of statutory bodies and the following commentary, it is recommended that the planning permission and listed building consent should be granted subject to the imposition of conditions.”

“Environmental Health – the submitted odour assessment identifies the need for very high-level odour control. Should this application be approved, the applicant must submit detailed proposals as per Para 4.2 of the report (P8023-R2-V1 13.11.24) in order to safeguard residential amenity. The separate noise assessment has also been…”

“Lancashire County Council Highways - no response to this amended proposal, but LCC had no objection on highways safety and capacity grounds to the earlier scheme.”

“A site notice and newspaper advert have been posted, and 21 neighbouring properties consulted. Ward Councillors Jackson and Sharples have also been notified.”

“Existing noise and loud music from the van until late hours • Disturbance to children’s sleep when van is being closed up • Mental health issues relating to recent occurrence of employees being ‘stood on the truck using confetti cannons’ without giving residents warning • Permanent odour issues - impact on use of garden, and window opening…”

“The primary legislation affording protection to heritage assets is the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (P(LBCA), which states that ‘in considering whether to grant planning permission for development which affects a listed building or its setting, the local planning authority shall have special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting, or any features of special architectural or historic interest’ (S66 and 16(2).”

“Subject to relevant conditions Environmental Health are satisfied that in terms of noise and odour, the food trailer’s retention is unlikely to impact on the amenities of nearby residents more than the existing pub and its kitchen. Conditions are recommended to control opening hours, restrict the use of amplified music and require the installation of appropriate odour mitigation measures.”

“07/2025/00807/LBC That listed building consent be granted, subject to conditions outlined within the officer’s report.”