Plans for a new ‘multi-million-pound’ McDonald’s restaurant on the Isle of Wight were waved through last night (Tuesday), subject to conditions.
The planning committee ditched council officers’ recommendation to reject the proposed ‘drive-thru’ facility off Newport Road in Lake.
Councillor Paul Fuller voted against the approval motion and councillors Claire Critchison and Julie Jones-Evans abstained.
A total of 8 other councillors voted for the application: Matthew Price, Debbie Andre, Geoff Brodie, Caroline Gladwin, Nick Stuart, Martin Oliver, Chris Quirk and Peter Spink.
Planners flagged the proposal’s failure to meet policy requirements on health implications, adverse impact on neighbouring property, location outside of a designated town centre, insufficient information on archaeology and the lack of a legal agreement for environmental improvements.
A statement written by Planware on behalf of McDonald’s said:
“The proposals provide the opportunity for McDonald’s to meet a long-standing requirement for a restaurant to serve this catchment area, to meet customer demand and introduce additional choice in the market.
“The proposed development represents a multi-million-pound investment creating jobs both during the construction and operation phases, resulting in many associated economic benefits for the local area.
Article continues below this advertisement “The proposal constitutes sustainable development on a brownfield site, in a commercial area, surrounded by similar and compatible uses.”
Before this evening’s meeting, 124 members of the public signalled their support for the fast-food giant’s bid, according to planners’ report.
Grounds given included increased employment, the use of derelict land, added choice of convenience food, improving the look of the area and the development’s proximity to workplaces, holiday parks and residences.
Supporters also cited the food’s affordability.
A total 13 people opposed the bid, however, pointing to rubbish generation, long-term health impacts in a deprived area, excessive unhealthy food provision in Lake, traffic congestion and the outlet’s ‘poorly paid and low skilled’ jobs. Objections also included negative effects on locally owned businesses, possible lighting disturbance, failure to flag the development’s proximity to a school and access concerns.
Well James Berryman (who considerd McD’s to be “an attractive and modern dining option”) will be pleased….. https://www.islandecho.co.uk/im-lovin-it-support-pours-in-for-proposed-mcdonalds-lake-drive-thru/
However,.. with knowing that “Planners flagged the proposal’s failure to meet policy requirements on health implications, adverse impact on neighbouring property, location outside of a designated town centre, insufficient information on archaeology and the lack of a legal agreement for environmental improvements.”
and
“The planning committee ditched council officers’ recommendation to reject the proposed ‘drive-thru’ facility off Newport Road in Lake” voting 8:1 in favour…
one wonders how big the ‘brown envelope’ (paper bag) was,,.. & whether it really was just a big mac & a happy-meal inside it…or something slightly more ‘persuasive’…???
Why more junk food outlets?
Descusting rubbish they sell and more litter on peoples doorstep
I only read recently that the Government are cracking
down on unhealthy food, so why is the island allowing
more unhealthy food establishments to open.
It will create more obesity, which will then mean more
people will be unable to work and will want a “free”
mobility vehicle etc etc.
I thought the country was still in a blackhole.
A disaster in the making, look at the state of the traffic
going in and out of McDonald’s Ryde
THERE iS NO TRAFFIC CONTROL- IT IS AN ACCIDENT
WAITING TOO HAPPEN!
I wonder who allows this disorder on the island!?
Some Idiot!!
Jeez well I hope they remember that this site used to be a scrap yard in the 70s and probably contains cyanide ect ! Also, will they be hit with 10%tarrifs like the USA have given us ? .
Not another genocide crap shop, that’s all you need to ruin the island image.