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# Shop unit in Lichfield could be converted to become new Indian takeaway
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/shop-unit-in-lichfield-could-be-converted-to-become-new-indian-takeaway/
- Published: 2020-09-28T07:40:10.000Z
- Updated: 2020-09-28T07:40:32.000Z
- Description: A former retail unit in Lichfield could be converted into an Indian takeaway.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Planning, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:14, News

![The unit that could become an Indian takeaway](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/shop.jpg)

The unit that could become an Indian takeaway

A former retail unit in Lichfield could be converted into an Indian takeaway.

Plans have been submitted for the shop at Swallow Croft.

Formerly a fishing tackle store, permission is now being sought to convert it for a new use.

A statement supporting the planning application said:

> “As the trend for takeaway food continues to rise, the development would take the opportunity to fill an empty retail unit with a useful addition to the local community.  
>  
> “A new Indian takeaway at Swallow Croft should be seen as a worthy addition to the surrounding area, complementing the existing outlets and encouraging further footfall onto the site.  
>  
> “In this circumstance, the change of use guarantees occupancy which will prevent the possibility of dilapidation should the building remain empty in the current retail climate.”  
>  
> Planning statement

Full details of the proposals can be seen [on Lichfield District Council’s planning website](https://planning.lichfielddc.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=QG4P9EJEG7O00&ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).