A TAKEAWAY shop in Culcheth has been refused permission to turn its premises into a restaurant.

Plans for Culcheth Spice in Church Lane were thrown out by Warrington Borough Council as the proposal did not include sufficient car parking spaces and could disrupt traffic.

It was also felt that the proposed restaurant would cause unacceptable noise and disturbance for neighbouring residents in Church Lane.

Culcheth Spice is not to be confused with Spice Lounge in Warrington Road.