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Plans to create a takeaway in Havre des Pas have been rejected amid concerns that the proposals would introduce a "bad neighbour" that could create traffic issues and cause disturbance to residents in the area.
An application from islander Jo Luce had sought a 'change of use' for the ground floor of 2 Sidon Place from a café to a fast food takeaway.
The ground floor unit sits within a building on a residential row between Green Street and Havre des Pas Gardens, opposite the Saffron Restaurant and the Residence de la Plage lodging house.
While it is described as a café in the application, planning officer Tersia Venter's report notes that "according to previous enforcement records it was considered the ground floor unit was last used as a shop".
She also concluded that the proposal would "introduce a bad neighbour use" within the compact residential area "for which its need has not been demonstrated".
Pictured: Planning officer Tersia Venter's report said the proposed change to a takeaway could "introduce a bad neighbour use".
The officer continued: "The proposed development would unreasonably harm the amenity of the flats within the same building as well as surrounding neighbouring properties as reflected in the concerns raised in the representation letters.
"Given the nature of the link road and high volumes of traffic it is considered the proposed development would have a harmful impact on highway and pedestrian safety."
Among those raising public objections was David Seymour, writing on behalf of La Plage Hotel Limited, who said the proximity of the proposed takeaway was "likely to cause significant nuisance" to the occupants of the nearby properties.
He also said there would be "traffic disruption" as well as "unwarranted social gathering" by the patrons of the would-be fast food outlet, noting that Havre des Pas "already suffers from public disorder and disturbance".
He added: "This proposal is likely to exacerbate the situation further."
Pictured: The refusal was partially based on the potential for traffic issues the proposed takeaway could cause.
Addressing some of the concerns raised on behalf of the applicant, McKinnon Architects described the site as a "highly sustainable location encouraging walking and cycling" and also noted the presence of several other "eating establishments" in the area.
They continued: "This part of Havre des Pas has an established pattern of restaurant and takeaway uses catering for both local residents and visitors to the islands."
They also said that: "The applicant confirms that the takeaway would only operate during the early evening hours and lunchtimes and they would also ensure that customers would be able to walk in and therefore not queue outside on the narrow pavement."
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