The Fish and Chip shop at Unit 3, The Woodlands Centre in Bloxwich Road North, Short Heath could be forced to close because they have failed to comply with planning conditions contained within the planning permission which was granted back in March 2005 reports Liberal Democrat councillor Ian Shires.

Walsall’s Development Control Committee meets next Tuesday 31st March to decide whether or not to take enforcement action which could force the closure of the business if they don’t comply with their planning conditions. 

Planning permission was granted on appeal to the Secretary of State following refusal by Walsall’s Development Control. Conditions were imposed at the time in order to protect nearby residents from smell and noise.

Plans for an extractor fan needed to be approved by Walsall’s  Development Control before the fast food takeaway could open. However the extractor fan was installed and the business began to operate without prior approval, as a result complaints came rolling in. It was clear that the then leaseholder had not complied with the planning permission.

The situation was complicated because of a change of leaseholder. However they were made aware of the non compliance and were given time to put things right. At the time of writing they have failed to do so. As a result Development Control will be recommended to grant the taking of enforcement action when they meet on Tuesday.