RESUBMITTED plans for a hot food takeaway in Earlestown have been drawn up.

The Star previously reported on plans to turn a former shop into a takeaway on Bridge Street which were withdrawn.

The application had received numerous complaints from residents and business owners.

One representation submitted to the council, which claimed to represent the views of the “majority” of near-by businesses and residents, listed a string of objections to the plans.

The letter says Earlestown is being “crammed with takeaways and barbers” and says there is enough talk in the town about the council letting Earlestown “go to ruin”.

“If you let this one through then you really are imposing an injustice to local people, workers and businesses,” the letter says.

One of the objections raised in the letter is that another takeaway will fuel obesity.

“More fast food – more obesity,” it says.

“There are already about 20 takeaway food outlets in town. Enough is enough”

Smell and noise concerns are also raised in the letter.

“There are flats directly above the shop,” the letter says. “The late opening hours of a takeaway will undoubtedly disturb them and their small children.

“I’d like to point out that the smell and noise that is produced by existing shops is just about bearable but any more and this would drive out the residents.”

A decision notice has now been posted on the council’s website confirming that the initial application had been withdrawn.

Fresh plans have now been drawn up by applicant Devolan Salih for a hot food takeaway, with ancillary seating area.

Proposals are on public consultation until Friday, August 3.