THEYDON BOIS: Restaurant plan thrown out
12:38pm Wednesday 27th August 2008
PLANS to convert an off-licence into a restaurant have been turned down following concerns about parking.
A change of use planning application for the premises in Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, was submitted to the district council in July.
Commenting on the proposals at the last Theydon Bois Parish Council meeting, residents said they felt it would put an extra strain on already limited parking provision in the area.
Councillor Peter Gooch said he had seen the plans for a restaurant specialising in both Italian and French cuisine and catering for about 80 people.
He said he had received positive feedback, and added: "On balance, we think it would be a welcome addition."
But, after consulting with residents in 20 neighbouring homes on Forest Drive and Buxton Road, as well as the parish council and the highways department, Epping Forest District Council turned down the application.