Norwich City Council refuse Papa John's 4am application

Both Domino's and Papa John's, in Colman Road, applied to extend their takeaway operating hours to 4am - which garnered fierce backlash from locals living nearby.

However, hot on the heels of Domino's refusal earlier this week, Norwich City Council has also refused Papa John's application on the grounds it "is not considered appropriate" for the area.

As well as stating the noise would be harmful to neighbours the council's decision said: "The use of a premises open routinely past midnight is more akin to the uses of late night activity zone.

Papa John's application to extend its takeaway services to 4am has been refused by Norwich City Council (Image: Newsquest) "It would therefore not be considered consistent with the character or scale of a local retail area."

The news is cause to celebrate for those who have opposed the plans since the beginning.

Sarah Mason, 69, lives opposite the row of shops and said: "I heard about Domino's being refused which was good news.

"I'm pleased the plans have been refused because it's completely unnecessary.

Sarah Mason said she's pleased the plans have been refused as they were completely unnecessary (Image: Newsquest)

"Now I don't have to worry about getting a good nights sleep."

Wendy Ablett added: "I was worried about what would happen if either of the applications were approved.

"Thankfully, because they've both been refused, it should put an end to it."

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Local Lib Dem councillor Judith Lubbock, who opposed the plans from the outset, said the denied plans "is really good news".

Earlier this week Domino's, also in Colman Road, had its application refused (Image: Google Maps)

She added "People live all around that takeaway and it would have been extremely disruptive for them.

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"11 o'clock is late enough."

Papa John's initial application for longer hours was submitted in December 2022 but was blocked after concerns were raised over noise issues.

However the new bid, in August, happened after a hearing by the licencing team granted it permission to operate until this time.

Local Lib Dem councillor, Judith Lubbock, said the refusals was good news for people living in the area (Image: Newsquest)