McDonald’s has submitted a planning application to Leeds City Council for a new drive-through restaurant on vacant land off Town Street in Stanningley, formerly part of a metal recycling plant.
The fast-food chain held a public consultation in December, engaging with local residents through a newsletter, a dedicated website, and a public meeting. In response to concerns about road safety, the proposed operating hours were reduced from 24 hours to 6:00 to 00:00 daily.
If approved, the project would create 130 construction jobs and employ 70 staff once operational. Plans include 34 parking spaces, cycle bays, and electric vehicle charging points. The site is located near a proposed 40-home residential development, and McDonald’s has coordinated with the housing developer on planning considerations.
