PLANS for a ‘burger bus’ just off Blackburn’s Curry Mile have been turned down by development chiefs.

Bolton-based businessman Sarfraz Patel wanted to install a double-decker on spare land at Whalley Range business park.

He told the borough council seven new jobs would be created by the venture, which would trade until 11pm on Saturdays.

But 19 neighbours objected to the bid, which would have seen a food preparation area on the lower deck and seating above.

Planning officer Rebecca Halliwell, under delegated powers, has refused the application, agreeing the double-decker would be ‘overbearing’ for residents of nearby Brookhouse Gardens.

She added: “The proposal will result in an over-concentration of hot food takeaways within a reasonable walking distance of Brookhouse Primary School, defined by a 400m exclusion zone, and the proposed opening hours conflict with the operating hours of the school, thereby demonstrating detriment to public health.”