Takeaway permission isrefused
Plans for a new takeaway in Raploch have been rejected over concerns it would be too noisy.
Mr B Singh submitted an application to Stirling Council planners for a change of use of a vacant shop at 78A Raploch Road and installation of ventilation ducting.
However, five representations were submitted, four of them objections.
Among concerns raised were that the fan ventilation would vibrate 24 hours a day, odour issues, vermin, parking and traffic issues, and noise.
The property is a ground floor unit in a mixed use building comprised of three commercial units on the ground floor and a few residential units on the first floor. It is a detached building which sits on the corner where Raploch Road and Huntly Crescent intersect.
Council planners said: “The existing bin storage behind the unit will be used, any improper disposal of waste is an issue that should be reported to Environmental Health.
“The council’s Transport Development Team were consulted and found that an increased demand for parking spaces can be accommodated by existing provisions and on street parking.”
However, they added: “The proposed use of the unit as a hot food takeaway is considered to be detrimental to neighbouring amenity in terms of plant, operational and patron noise generated by the development.
“Environmental Health noted that the technical information provided indicates Sound Power Levels of 75 and 78 decibels at the ventilation inlet and outlets respectively (and the operating point table indicates levels may be in excess of this) with breakout from the fan also to be taken into account.
“This noise source, in addition to operational kitchen noise and music, other plant, deliveries and such, means the potential for disturbance could be significant.
“The presence of a ventilation duct from the unit, through the residential property above and exiting via the roof is noted and could also transmit noise. Vibration is also a concern as the fan is proposed to be fitted internally. Even with antivibration mountings, reassurance would be required that this would not adversely impact adjoining residential properties.
“The agent’s letter makes reference to using ‘Best Practicable Means’ to control noise and controlling the noise at source but no specific details are given and this does not provide sufficient reassurance.
“In addition to this the coming and going of patrons to the proposed hot food takeaway, in close proximity to adjacent residential property, is likely to result in a noise disturbance which would negatively impact the amenity of the immediate area.”
A previous application submitted last year to turn the premises into a takeaway had also been refused.