BLUEPRINTS for a new pie and mash shop in a former dog groomers have been thrown out.
The proposal sought to convert Mersea Dog Grooming into Mersea Island Pie and Mash, at 5 Queens Corner, West Mersea.
A planning report revealed tiles had already been installed in the kitchen area and the shop cleaned and painted throughout.
However, Colchester Council’s planning committee refused the plans amid concerns over parking.
The applicant, David Carter planned to have four tables on the shopfloor, as well as a counter area to serve customers. He also planned to provide a delivery service to hungry islanders.
Read more: Plans submitted to convert dog groomers into pie and mash shop
In a planning report, the applicant wrote he would bring a “much-needed” food shop to the island.
However Colchester Council refused the plans, stating: “The proposal fails to provide any parking, turning, loading or unloading facilities on the site for service and delivery vehicles or customers.
“Taken as a whole, the proposed development is anticipated to result in conditions of congestion, danger and obstruction and would have an unacceptable impact on highway and public safety.”
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