McDonald's intends to revisit new restaurant plans

The fast food giant wants to build a new franchise in the Lowfield area of Sheffield

McDonald's has confirmed it intends to resubmit its previously withdrawn plans to open an eighth restaurant in Sheffield.

The fast food giant wants to build a new franchise on land adjacent to London Road and Broadfield Road in the Lowfield area.

The original plans were withdrawn in July after Sheffield City Council planning officers recommended councillors reject the move.

A McDonald's spokesperson said they were "excited about the opportunity to open a new restaurant in Sheffield".

The chain said it looked forward to "continuing our discussions with the council and local residents to address any concerns", with the plans aiming to create 120 jobs.

The council officers previously said the restaurant would be within "easy walking distance of schools and locations where young people congregate", and that it would not promote healthy eating.

They also expressed concerns over the impact on traffic in the area.

The council previously completed a programme of roadworks on the A61, known as London Road, to ease traffic congestion.

McDonald's claimed the level of new traffic created by the development would be "modest and unlikely to have a material impact".

However, officers said the restaurant would be "entirely" reliant on access from the A61 and criticised a lack of safe access for pedestrians and cyclists.

A total of 270 objections to the initial plans were submitted, with 31 people offering comments in support of the plans.

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