PLANS to improve the takeaway service at a Saltcoats restaurant have now been approved.

It comes despite a number of local concerns and objections regarding the proposals.

Curry on the Corner, situated on Jacks Road, plan to resurrect the takeaway area of the premises - which was decimated and closed following a fire in 2020.

This was prior to Mr Jagdeep Sandhu taking on ownership of the former Corran Inn, which reopened in December 2021 as Curry on the Corner - an eatery which specialises in Indian food.

They already offer a takeaway service on top of their dine-in options - though this currently operates from the same facility.

Their now approved plans look to separate these aspects of the business properly - opening up a new entrance to the takeaway area, away from the main front door.

Operating in a cafe-like style, there would also be a sit-in area to the takeaway.

Documents lodged in support of the plans state: "The proposal consists of a small extension to the existing kitchen to accommodate larger work space internally, elevational changes to windows to provide a more attractive seating location within the coffee bar/takeaway area.

"A new pedestrian access off High Road will allow entry to this part without walking around the building and car park.

"The existing car park will remain and provide a collection point for delivery drivers."

Plans further detailed why they decided to divide the two areas of the business.

They add: "Internally it is proposed to subdivide the coffee/takeaway to allow different operating hours and staffing.

"Toilet provision for customers and staff are also provided separately to allow operations on different timescales."

The menu for this area will consist of waffles, crepes, pancakes, burgers, hot food, ice cream, tea, coffee, cold drinks both alcoholic and soft.

This section of Curry on the Corner will operate between 9am and 12am seven days a week, with licensing granted for the hours between 12pm and 12am. Over the course of time, opening hours may be altered to suit demand.

Plans were submitted to North Ayrshire Council on October 17, before being validated nearly one month later on November 14. These were approved with no conditions earlier this month (January) despite a number of local objections.

Detailed comments made on the proposal included a number of issues that those living close to the development felt may arise, including noise, light and litter pollution.

Safety was also a concern, due to the development's proximity to the main road, and also from a community perspective - as customers will be able to drink until late hours at the venue.

A number of the comments claimed there was a lack of accuracy (which included questions over land ownership), drawings and general information included in the application.

They also believed that the change of use/provision of the business, as well as the operating hours being extended from 11pm until 12am, would be detrimental to a residential area.

And a final concern asked "should we really be encouraging more takeaways for school kids?" due to the venue's proximity to St Matthew's Academy.

Plans, and objection comments, can be viewed in full via the council's online planning portal, serching for reference 22/00806/PP.