PLANS to convert an Idle take away into a massage therapy centre have been approved by Bradford Council.

77 Bradford Road in Idle has been a takeaway for years, and most recently has operated as an Italian bistro, sandwich shop and a pizzeria.

Earlier this year a planning application to convert the terraced business unit into a “holistic massage parlour” was submitted by Ranvir Gill.

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The application said the business would open between 9am and 7pm, and there would be changes to the shop frontage.

Plans for the new business have now been approved by Bradford Council.

Officers said: “It is not considered (the business will) lead to a large customer footfall that would cause substantial noise, vehicular activity or general disturbance to neighbouring occupants beyond the existing situation.”