There are fears a new pizza takeaway in a village struggling with antisocial behaviour will attract more “feral” youths. Plans for pizza chain Domino’s to move into the vacant premises adjacent to 28 Barnham Road, Barnham, have been given the green light by Arun District Council despite concerns from residents. Parking for ten cars will be created on the site by removing the rear part of the building, extraction and ventilation equipment will be installed and external alterations including a new roof and new shopfront will be made.
The land and outbuildings used to be associated with the former pub at 28, Barnham Road, which closed in 2013 and later became a Tesco Express. Read more: Barnham: 14 youths arrested since Sussex Police started operation They were used by several independent businesses including a pet shop and an auction centre but have been empty since the closure of the pub, a planning statement said. Planning documents said the new takeaway would “reuse a neglected building” and improve the “vitality” of Barnham Road and the surrounding area.
This is where the Domino's restaurant will be (Image: Google Maps) “The site as a whole is neglected and the outbuildings are in a state of disrepair,” documents said. “The premises does not provide an active frontage or contribute positively to the street scene as it stands.” Read more: Sussex Police investigating assault at Barnham restaurant The application said the business , which plans to operate.