The solicitor for the fish and chip shop's owner, Ramazan Aslan, said his client was planning to reopen the premises as "soon as conveniently possible".
The council said a public consultation on a change of use planning application for retail premises to a cafe and restaurant premises on Eaton Place would be open until 23 November.
But how many parents are ready to hunt for premises, take on planning authorities and mug up the curriculum, particularly in inner cities where the need is greatest?