Drive-thru restaurant and EV charging at Land At Scotch Corner, Middleton Tyas

What was proposed

The application sought a drive-thru restaurant with access, servicing and landscaping, plus outline permission for an electric vehicle charging facility.

“22/00402/OUT - Hybrid planning application comprising; full planning permission for drive-thru restaurant (Use Class E/Sui Generis) and associated access, servicing and landscaping; and outline planning permission for an electric vehicle charging facility with all matters reserved. Land At Scotch Corner, Middleton Tyas, North Yorkshire. Applicant: McDonald's Restaurants Ltd.”

“The Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services sought determination of a planning application for a drive-thru restaurant, associated access, servicing and landscaping works, together with outline planning permission for an electric vehicle charging facility.”

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Highway authorities’ position

National Highways and the Local Highway Authority raised no objections, subject to conditions and an agreement securing highway, biodiversity and travel measures.

“Officers confirmed that both National Highways and the Local Highway Authority had withdrawn previous concerns and raised no objections, subject to conditions and a Section 106 Agreement securing highway works, biodiversity net gain measures and travel plan monitoring. In accordance with the public participation scheme, the following speakers addressed the Committee: Objecting to the application Steve Hill – objector.”

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Who spoke

An objector and a parish council representative spoke against the application, while the applicant’s agent and transport consultant spoke in support.

Members’ debate

Members discussed pedestrian access, crossings and the wider highway network, while recognising the authorities’ acceptability conclusions and limited grounds for refusal.

“OFFICIAL During Members’ debate, discussion focused heavily on pedestrian access, crossing arrangements and the operation of the wider highway network. Several Members referred to observations made during the site visit and acknowledged concerns about crossing the A6055 and navigating the wider junction complex on foot.”

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The committee’s decision

The Committee granted both permissions subject to the stated conditions and a Section 106 Agreement, and the vote was unanimous.

“The Decision – That full planning permission and outline planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions set out in the officer’s report and the prior completion of a Section 106 Agreement securing the required highway improvements, biodiversity net gain measures and travel plan monitoring contribution. Voting Record…”

“A vote was taken and the motion was unanimously declared carried.”

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