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Glasgow pizzeria appeals to Scottish government over hot food planning dispute
Overview
Sear's Pizza in Partick, Glasgow, has appealed to the Scottish government after Glasgow City Council issued an enforcement notice stating the business is operating as an unauthorised hot food takeaway. The council claims the premises lacks appropriate planning permission and causes disturbance to neighbours. The pizzeria argues its business model involves selling cold pizza slices similar to a bakery like Greggs, making it compliant with shop use class 1A. An independent reporter is expected to make a decision by 13 November.
Key points
- Sear's Pizza in Partick has lodged an appeal with the Scottish government following a planning dispute with Glasgow City Council.
- The council issued an enforcement notice in July stating the venue was operating as an unauthorised hot food takeaway without the correct planning permission.
- The pizzeria argues it sells pizza slices that are cold unless just baked, comparing its business model to bakeries like Greggs.
- The council stated that food temperature at the moment of sale is not determinative of planning character, noting 100% of sales are for takeaway with no seated dining.
- The council also argued that comparisons to businesses like Greggs carry limited weight.
- An independent reporter appointed by the Scottish government is set to decide the case by 13 November.