York scales back proposed restrictions on new takeaways
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 13:03 · Archive
York Council has scaled back proposed guidance that would have typically blocked new takeaways within 800 metres of schools and other children's spaces.
York Council has scaled back proposed guidance for new takeaway applications in the city. The original proposals would have typically refused applications for takeaways within 800 metres of schools, nurseries, play areas, libraries and parks, with the restrictions applying outside York city centre and the district centres of Acomb and Haxby.
The council's Liberal Democrat planning spokesperson Cllr Andrew Hollyer said the climbdown was welcome news for businesses. However, City of York Council's Labour planning spokesperson Cllr Dave Merrett said the health of local children remained his administration's chief concern, implying the opposition's view differed.
The scaling back comes as council officials work on York's new Local Plan, which sets out future development. The guidance documents carry weight when planning applications are considered but do not legally set planning policies. The original proposals followed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework that called for new takeaways and fast food restaurants to be blocked near schools or places where children congregate, with applications also to be refused if concentrations of outlets could harm public health and the environment or fuel antisocial behaviour.
How it is being reported
- York takeaway rules fears for businesses as efforts to tackle obesity defendedA row has erupted over the latest plans for new takeaways in York.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 21 Oct, 12:30
- York takeaway rules fears for businesses as efforts to tackle obesity defendedA row has erupted over the latest plans for new takeaways in York.The Press (York) · 21 Oct, 12:30
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