BARRHEAD residents are sinking their teeth into a fresh battle against plans to open a new fast food shop.

Protestors were left gutted when East Renfrewshire Council approved proposals to transform an old hair salon in Arthurlie Avenue into a hot food takeaway.

Now they’re fuming after the applicant appealed against restrictions that were put in place.

Sait Gunduz has appealed to the Scottish Government to lift the restrictions so the takeaway business can stay open longer and dodge the need to create parking spaces at the back of the building.

Originally, councillors agreed that the business could only operate from 11am until 9pm, Monday to Thursday, and from 11am to 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays and would be closed on Sundays to minimalise noise disruption.

However, Mr Gunduz has asked for the takeaway to stay open from 8am to 11pm, six days a week, as well as from 8am to 10pm on Sundays.

Alan Kirkwood, 54, who lives in nearby Aurs Glen, has been battling the plans ever since they first emerged more than a decade ago.

Reacting to Mr Gunduz's attempt to remove the restrictions, Alan said: “It’s been a bit of a shock finding out he is appealing the conditions the council set.

“This is a residential area and this property neighbours Jafar’s who have been good neighbours for the community and you will be hard to find a more well-kept place.

“The council imposed restrictions such as shutting at 9pm and he now wants it open on a Sunday.

“The biggest thing is they’re trying to keep a takeaway in a residential area open until late at night.”

Following Mr Gunduz's appeal, a Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA) reporter is set to inspect the site next Wednesday.

A Scottish Government spokeswoman said: “An independent reporter has been appointed to consider the proposal.

“The reporter will consider all the information submitted on the appeal and a decision will be issued in due course.”

A spokeswoman for East Renfrewshire Council added: “Planning permission for this application was granted subject to a number of conditions, which included restricting the opening hours and the provision of parking on site.

“These specific conditions were included due to the out-of-town centre location of the premises to protect nearby residents from noise and disturbance and also to ensure the availability of adequate off-street and disabled parking.

“However, as the applicant has decided to appeal it is now for the reporter appointed by the Scottish Ministers to review this and come to a decision.”