A VACANT hairdressing salon could be transformed into a fried chicken takeaway after planning officers recommended the scheme for approval – despite objections from Rhyl Town Council, residents, and the health board.
The application, submitted by Mr Ernest Thananjcheliyan, seeks permission to change the use of the former Helen’s hairdressers at 45 Trellewelyn Road into a hot food takeaway serving fried chicken, fries, rice, and salads.
The business would operate daily between 11am and 11pm.
But Rhyl Town Council has objected to the plans, arguing the proposal would have an “unacceptable impact” on neighbouring residents through “increased noise, disturbance, and odours”.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board also expressed concerns about the growing number of hot food takeaways in the area.
Residents raised objections over increased traffic, parking problems, litter, noise, light pollution, and anti-social behaviour caused by young people “congregating” and questioned the need for another takeaway in the area.
But Denbighshire County Council planning officers say the proposal is acceptable.
A planning report states: “The proposal would bring a unit that has been vacant for over two years back into use which would maintain the vitality and viability of the commercial parade on Trellewelyn Road.
“Officers do not consider a refusal of planning permission is justified on the basis of the Health Board’s comments.”
The application will be debated by Denbighshire County Council’s planning committee on Wednesday, 15 July, at the authority’s Ruthin County Hall HQ.
