Takeaway refused over obesity fears in Welsh town

'We need to take into consideration our young children'Ellie Gosley Senior Reporter, Richard Evans and Local Democracy Reporter08:59, 17 Jul 2026An empty hairdressing salon will not be transformed into a fried chicken takeaway due to health fears. Councillors rejected the plans for the vacant shop in Rhyl despite officers recommending approval.‌The local health board said it was concerned about the impact another takeaway could have on health and wellbeing on the town. Residents also raised fears that the shop could bring issues with traffic, parking, litter, noise, odours, light pollution, and anti-social behaviour.‌The application, submitted by Ernest Thananjcheliyan, sought permission to change the use of the former Helen's hairdressers at 45 Trellewelyn Road into a hot food takeaway se