PLANS for a fast food takeaway in Sydney have got residents hot under the collar.

One resident, whose flat lies directly above the proposed development, says he will not allow an extractor flu be placed next to his bedroom window if the plans, submitted by Briskin Properties, for a change of use from a tanning salon to a takeaway at Coleridge Way precinct are allowed to go ahead.

He and his neighbours claim the new use for the property will leave them fending off the smell of food and lead to increased littering and traffic in a quiet residential area.

Crewe town councillors agree with them and voted to object to the conversion at this week's planning committee.

Cllr Kath Hogben admitted: "I wouldn't like to be in the position of the residents, they're going to suffer from smells from the extractor fan and they're generally always noisy."

Councillors also noted that the resident in the flat above had only found out about the application "by chance".

The owner-occupier of flat 50a said he was "astounded", stating: "I am not even on the notified list. The flats above this whole development are predominantly owner occupied.

"Owners chose to purchase in this area precisely because it was a quiet residential area and did not have the type of business activity outlined in the application

"Many have bought as their retirement homes to find that their anticipated retirement is going to be blighted by the many issues that will accompany a hot food takeaway business that is not even required within the community."

As well as illuminated signage, the plans include a large extractor flu which will attached to the back of the property.

Cllr Tom Dunlop said: "This chap is getting the thin edge of the wedge with them putting a big fan past his bedroom window - it's terrible."

Cllr Dennis Straine-Francis added: "People have been asking whether they're going to get a takeaway in the area, but whatever goes there has got to be right for the residents."

A Cheshire East Council environmental protection officer viewed the applicant had offered insufficient evidence regarding the "impact of noise and odour".

Town councillors objected to the plan on similar grounds, as well as loss of amenity, street parking problems and increased litter and waste.

Cheshire East planners will make a decision under their delegated powers.