PLANS for a new Domino’s Pizza takeaway in Llandudno Junction have sparked objections from residents worried about noise, traffic, and disruption.
Domino’s Pizza UK and Ireland Ltd has submitted an application to convert the former credit union at 144 Conway Road into a hot food takeaway.
The proposed branch would operate from 11am to 11pm daily and create around 25 jobs.
But the plans have attracted objections from residents, raising concerns about late-night disturbance and parking pressures, as well as a “saturation of takeaway premises in the area”.
The site is flanked by residential properties on two sides, and objectors say the location is unsuitable for a busy takeaway.
Conwy also received a petition opposing the takeaway signed by 42 residents.
Danny White-Meir, who owns the nearby Enochs fish and chip shop, wrote an objection letter to Conwy County Council.
“The proposal allocates only two designated parking spaces at the rear of the premises for delivery drivers, which is insufficient given the high demand for parking in the area,” he said.
“Most residents rely on personal vehicles to commute to work, and the existing parking spaces along Stanley Oak Road and Conway Road are already heavily utilised by residents. The addition of delivery drivers, particularly during peak hours (5pm to 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays, with up to six-eight drivers), will exacerbate the parking shortage, leaving residents struggling to find spaces near their homes.”
He added: “The proposal assumes that 25% of trade will come from customer collections, with most customers accessing the premises on foot. However, this overlooks the fact that people purchasing hot food, such as pizzas, typically do not walk significant distances to collect their orders, as hot food is best consumed immediately. It is far more likely that customers will drive to the premises, increasing the demand for parking spaces.”
He also had safety concerns due to congested streets.
Lauren Stanley added: “As a resident of Stanley Oak Road, Llandudno Junction, this development severely impacts the residents of this street,” she said.
“We already have limited parking spaces for the residents. We also have a very busy takeaway on one corner of the street. This development will only add to the already restricted parking by adding another takeaway on the opposite corner.”
She added: “What will the level of dangerous parking be if this was to ever become another takeaway?”
Conwy Town Council objected to the plans on the grounds of highway safety, with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board also raising concerns about obesity in the area.
“The local health (board already faces) challenges as the local area is already facing significant health challenges related to overweight (residents) and obesity. The addition of another outlet predominately serving unhealthy food would likely exacerbate these issues,” the letter from the health board said.
The proposal includes external alterations such as new front windows and doors, and the installation of extraction and ventilation equipment at the rear, including grilles, an air conditioning unit, and a cold room compressor.
The two existing parking spaces behind the building would be used by Domino’s delivery drivers. Nearby properties include a beauty salon, restaurant, and another takeaway.
Despite the objections, Conwy planning officers have recommended councillors be minded to grant conditional approval, noting it would bring a vacant building back into use.
Conwy’s planning committee will debate the matter at a Coed Pella meeting on Wednesday 18 June.
