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Wrexham takeaway plans rejected over concerns primary children could order fast food to school
Plans to turn an empty shop in Wrexham into a takeaway have been rejected over concerns that children at a nearby school could order in fast food.
Councillors met on Monday (April 12, 2021) to consider an application to convert the former Auto Parts store in Rhosddu.
The property on Holyrood Crescent is situated approximately 300 metres in walking distance from Rhosddu Primary School.
Wrexham Council planning guidance states that takeaways should not be located within 400 metres of a school.
Planning officers had recommended the proposals for approval despite the guidelines, arguing that although the fast food joint would be open at lunchtime, primary-age children are unable to leave the school grounds.
PLANS to turn an empty shop in Wrexham into a takeaway have been rejected over concerns that children at a nearby school could order in fast food. Councillors met on Monday (April 12) to consider an application to convert the former Auto Parts store in Rhosddu. The property on Holyrood Crescent is situated approximately 300 metres in walking distance from Rhosddu Primary School. Wrexham Council planning guidance states that takeaways should not be located within 400 metres of a school. Planning officers had recommended the proposals for approval depite the guidelines, arguing that although the fast food joint would be open at lunchtime, primary-age children are unable to leave the school grounds.