I don't think this is over so celebrations may be a little premature (for the record, I'm not in favour of Domino's on HOP high street). The facts are Domino's application has been rejected by planning. They are elected by us and it's not in their interest to ruffle the feathers of those that voted them in. Naturally most responses have been in opposition because, as has been said earlier, more people are likely to complain in public then support something. So.. what happens next?
I wouldn't be surprised if Domino's knew they would be rejected and their application will go to an appeal ( this is fairly standard practice) and the decision will be made by a third party professional. All I'm saying is that this is far from over in my opinion.