Plans for a new pizza takeaway near the Wantage town centre have been submitted to the district council.  

The new plans for a fast-food takeaway restaurant in Wantage have prompted concerns it will attract late-night drunken behaviour and increase traffic. 

Magnos Pizza want to convert the former Umami delicatessen on Newbury Street into a hot food premises with a commercial-size pizza oven, kebab-making equipment, and some indoor seating. 

A resident in the flat above the restaurant, which opens until 11pm, claims it would attract drunk people from nearby pubs. 

He said: “There is already a barely tolerable amount of drunk people shouting outside my window late at night, and if there is a kebab shop underneath my flat it is only going to get worse.” 

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Wantage Town Council have also raised concerns about the restaurant's impact on traffic and described it as “poorly positioned” for vehicles needing to wait. 

A statement said: “There have been incidents of access for emergency vehicles being obstructed by inconsiderate parking. There are concerns that the use will exacerbate problems.” 

Philip Howells of The Chippings claimed delivery drivers from existing restaurants were already causing traffic by performing u—turns on the road. 

He said: “It is only a matter of time before an accident will happen at this very narrow section of highway with two vehicle junctions adjoining and opposite. I have had several very near misses myself.” 

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Anthony Shearman of Meadow Court said the town was 'overrun with pizza shops' including Dominos, Soro’s, and Wildwood.  

He added: “There will be significantly more traffic on that street with double parking. The road cannot cope with it.” 

Issues were also raised about proposed alterations to the 18th century grade-II listed town house which requires listed building consent for any changes. 

Conservation Officer Rebecca Barnett said plans to demolish ground floor partitions and install a new exterior sign could pose problems.  

Residents also raised concerns over smells coming from the restaurant, with an odour impact assessment declaring it 'high risk' without sufficient and regular cleaning.  

However, a separate assessment said the noise emitted would have 'low impact' on neighbours.