Plans for a new chippy have emerged in defiance of health board demands for fruit and vegetables on the menu.

Betsy Cadwalader Health Board wants proposed takeaway in Morfa Bychan, Gwynedd to sell a “good selection” of fruit and vegetables.

He wants menus to have less fat, salt and sugar and is concerned that the increase in fast food outlets is “detrimental” to people’s health.

It’s unclear whether customers will enjoy the prospect of cod and broccoli on the menu.

The board said the location of the proposed new business was popular with holidaymakers, adding: “Dining in these areas is aimed at meeting the needs of tourists as opposed to local residents.

“This is of particular concern to local permanent residents where this food is available year-round, not just during the holidays.”

The more junk food available, the more likely people are to become obese, the board said.

It says, “Increased access to unhealthy food retail outlets may be associated with increased weight status in the general population and increased obesity and unhealthy eating behaviors among children living in low-income areas.”

“While we appreciate that this is only one additional takeaway unit, it will still be an additional takeaway compared to what is currently available.”

Porthmadog Council also rejected the plan, labeling it “overdevelopment” because there were “too many businesses in a small area”.

The council warned that the plan would cause traffic and parking problems, and said there was already a chip shop in the area.

The application to change the use of the vacant building was submitted in August and is not the first time a health board has been involved in planning issues.

kfc Challenged at least 43 councils New hot food takeaways were banned in England last year due to planning policies, with more than half of them winning.

public health wales The NHS in Wales previously estimated the cost of obesity to be £73m, which is expected to reach £465m by 2050.

The health board has been asked to comment.