Fast food plans contested in Manchester

APPLICATIONS for two different multi-national fast food outlets have stirred opposition in Manchester.

CBRE Global Investors has applied to build a Kentucky Fried Chicken drive through restaurant on part of Asda’s car park in Hulme, while a Hertfordshire-based businessman has applied to convert a convenience store into a Pizza Hut delivery shop in West Didsbury.

Manchester City Council planning officers have recommended the KFC plan is refused when councillors consider it on December 20, citing concerns over the standard of design, and the impact on the car park.

Among those objecting to the development was Trinity High School which said it would “encourage children to eat unhealthily”, undermining the work it does in school.

GVA, acting for applicant CBRE, argued in a letter to the council that the development would create 40-50 full-time positions, offering a “a very significant benefit to the local community.”

The Pizza Hut is down for approval but has attracted 107 letters and emails and two petitions, with 85 and 96 signatures respectively. The opponents argue there are too many food outlets and it would not be in keeping with the area which has a large number of independents.

There is even a suggestion that the proposal will create more and traffic, thereby infringing Article 8 of the Human Rights Act which establishes a right to respect for private and family life. It will be decided at the same meeting.

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