McDonalds plan for former metal recycling site

A McDonald's drive-through could open in part of Leeds after plans were submitted to the city council.

The fast food chain is seeking permission for a new outlet on vacant land off Town Street in Stanningley.

The company launched a public consultation last December on the scheme, which it said would create 130 construction jobs during building work.

A formal planning application will be considered by Leeds City Council for the site, part of a former metal recycling plant.

A McDonald's design report said: "The development proposals have been subject to a range of pre-application consultation, including consultation with the local community."

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the company said it sent a newsletter to nearby households, set up a website and held a public meeting in December.

Road safety concerns were discussed and the proposed opening hours were reduced, from 24 hours a day to 06:00 to 00:00, seven days a week.

The report said 70 people would be employed in the drive-through and it would include 34 parking spaces, along with cycle bays and electric vehicle charging points.

The report said: "The site is in an accessible location that is adequately served by public transport and is accessible for pedestrians and cyclists."

The proposed McDonald's would be close to a separate development of 40 homes.

The report said: "McDonald's and the applicant for the residential application have been closely working together in the formulation and evolution of proposals across both sites."

No date has yet been set for planners to consider the plans.

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