PLANS to change a shop in Risinghurst to a pizza takeaway have been submitted to Oxford City Council for approval.

A change of use application has been submitted to the local authority for a property in Roundway, Risinghurst, Oxford.

The applicant hopes to change the ground floor into a pizza delivery business.

Previously, the unit, which part of a small parade of eight shops, was a hairdressers for three years before it closed.

Roundway consists of a bookmakers, newsagents, pharmacy, bathroom shop, cafe, tattoo parlour and a charity shop currently.

The vacant unit has been empty for the past 18 months.

The applicant has said thee proposal will ‘make use of an empty property’ and improve ‘the appearance of the parade’ and potentially bring additional footfall to the area.

In the application, the developer has said benefits of opening an takeaway would provide a place for residents to have a ‘treat meal’ at a ‘reasonable price’.

They added: “It will offer local people and additional choice of hot food takeaway in Risinghurst.

“Once the proposed use is in operation it will sustain at least six full-time jobs and probably more.

“It will add to the vibrancy and viability of the city by making use of a property and enhancing footfall in a shopping parade that is outside of a recognised centre.”

For more information about the application for change of use, visit the city council’s website at: oxford.gov.uk