That wasn't the purpose of the meeting. Discussion was focused on the application itself, and on issues of road safety and the impact on amenity of neighbours, not speculation that Pizza Express or Ikea might want to open in that unit.

Some concerns were raised about Dominos expansion plans in the UK and the impact on other local pizza outlets. But the councillor chairing the meeting rightly pointed out that neither of these issues are legitimate planning issues. Officers confirmed that at present there is nothing to stop every shop on that parade becoming a takeaway!