Takeaway plan for bakery shop in Inverness

PLANS have been submitted to turn a former bakery shop into a new hot food takeaway in Inverness city centre.

The proposal is currently under consideration by planners at Highland Council following the submission earlier this month.

Mrs Jianqing Pan has applied for a change of use at the former Harry Gow premises, opposite the Tesco Metro supermarket in Tomnahurich Street.

The site covers an area of 85.1 square metres and the applicant has proposed the additional duct to be added to disperse kitchen odours.

In his response to the application Robin Fraser, an environmental health officer with Highland Council, said as the proposed flue discharge was above the ridge height of the neighbouring building it would help with dispersal of the fumes.

He added: “However, a suitable and sufficient ventilation and filtration system will still be required to ensure that no loss of amenity to nearby properties is caused by odour or fumes.

“The system should be designed and installed by a competent person with specialist knowledge of ventilation and filtration systems.”

Mr Fraser said there was a potential for the transfer of noise and vibration to the adjoining residential building because the proposed duct was attached to the wall, and the applicant should follow advice on controlling noise from the ventilation system.

He has strongly advised the applicant to liaise with food safety officers at an early stage.

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