By John Baron
Bramley & Stanningley councillors say they ‘share concerns’ over plans to for a McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant on the former Infinity Metals site on Stanningley Town Street.
The plans – revealed by WLD last week – could create around 70 new full and part-time jobs and include a new access road from Town Street, a patio area with outdoor dining space and a 32-space car park.
In a statement, councillors Tom Hinchcliffe, Kevin Ritchie and Adele Rae (all Lab) said: “We were disappointed that the applicant did not inform us about the public consultation that took place in December. We were only able to attend thanks to a local resident who notified us.
“It’s clear that residents were given extremely short notice for this consultation event and we have expressed our disappointment to the applicant.
“However, we were grateful to those residents who were able to attend the consultation event and, as your local councillors, we share concerns regarding the nature of a fast food chain opening in our community.”
McDonald’s claim the new restaurant will create 130 construction jobs, followed by 70 jobs once it opens. Following concerns raised by councillors and residents, McDonald’s has also reduced opening hours from 24 hours a day to 6am to midnight, seven days a week.
Councillors are encouraging Stanningley residents to comment on the application here or write to: Planning Services, Leeds City Council, Merrion House, 110 Merrion Centre, Leeds LS2 8BB.
TAKE AWAY LITTER!!!
We have enough already in our area!
The online consultation had loaded questions to collate positive responses only.
Does Pudsey really need another McDonald’s when there is one in the Asda and the other is near the what was the Gamecock pub plus there are a few fast food joints near by if you get the munchies after a few drinks in the J&B.
Funny how “councillors ” have concerns over Mcds here but not over Burgerking in Kirkstall or Mcds in Headingley?
Dig a bit deeper in those pockets Mcds for that back hander, they will soon change thier mind, don’t forget to ask them to pay for some traffic cameras as that seems to do the trick!!!
Corrupt planning department arrests have not been in the news lately and I wonder why???
Ward Councillors and the MP fought vigorously against the McDonalds in Headingley and the Burger King in Kirkstall. Fought long and hard on behalf of their constituents to stop both developments. Stop telling lies Marco – it’s practically libel!