By Don Mort, local democracy reporter
People living near a Burley Road takeaway have raised fears over late night noise and litter if it is allowed extended opening.
NYK Fried Chicken could open until 2am every day if permission is granted by councillors.
Leeds City Council has received nine public letters of objection to a proposed premises licence variation.
One objector said: “Opening until 2am would make life unbearable for local residents who live next to Westfield Terrace in particular.
“Some of the residents are vulnerable and with terminal health conditions.”
People were also affected by strong cooking smells from the premises despite recent improvements to an extractor flue, they said.
The letter added: “If open until 2am the flue will be operating and pumping out smells and noise in very close proximity to the bedrooms of at least six properties.”
The licence holder, NYK Leeds Ltd, first applied to serve food until 2am last summer.
Permission was given to open until midnight, Sunday to Thursday and 1am on Fridays and Saturdays.
The playing of recorded music was not allowed and litter patrols were required every 30 minutes.
Another objector said nearby householders were having to clean up discarded food near the shop on a daily basis.
They said: “Please think about the residents. It’s intolerable now. It is a residential area. Please refuse this extension.”
In its licence application, NYK Leeds said sound proofing had been installed to the rear vent of the takeaway.
It said: “Any highways noise and litter issues will be alleviated. We are proposing to provide more than adequate provision for litter and recycling.”
NYK Leeds also submitted an impact assessment into the risk of nuisance, citing noise and odour readings taken at the premises.
It said: ”In conclusion, noise and odour do not pose a constraint to an extension of hours to 2am.”
A licensing sub-committee will consider the application at a hearing at Leeds Civic Hall on Tuesday (March 25, 10am). The agenda and council reports and documents can be found here.