Drive-through restaurant at Car Park, Tesco Stores Ltd, Wrexham

“Description of Development CODI BWYTY SY’N SEFYLL AR EI BEN EI HUN GYDA CHYFLEUSTER GYRRU DRWODD, MAES PARCIO, TIRLUNIO A GWAITH CYSYLLTIEDIG / ERECTION OF A FREESTANDING RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE THRU FACILITY, CAR PARKING, LANDSCAPING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS”

“Site Description The site comprises an overspill parking area to the existing Tesco supermarket. Border Retail Park, containing a number of retail outlets, including a drive through A3 takeaway and drive through coffee shop, lies immediately to the north. Residential properties adjoin immediately to the east and the remaining overspill Tesco parking area lies immediately to the south.”

“P/1999/0177 - Temporary Car Park Lighting - Approved 09/02/2000 (Temporary until 31st December 2000).”

“Report of the Chief Officer Economy and Planning P/1999/0137 - Temporary Access into temporary car park - Approved 10/01/2000 (Temporary until 17th April 2000).”

“Dwr Cymru Welsh Water: No objections subject to the addition of a condition relating to surface water run- off and advisory notes in relation to SuDS and connection to the public sewer. Flows of foul water can be accommodated within the immediate public sewerage system.”

“Local health challenges: The local area is already facing significant health challenges related to overweight and obesity among children, young people, and adults. The addition of another outlet serving predominantly unhealthy food would likely exacerbate these issues, rather than support efforts to improve public health outcomes.”

“Responses to Publicity: Objections from 6 members of the public on the following grounds:”

“Health Concerns • Wales faces an obesity crisis; adding another McDonald’s may exacerbate the issue. • Rapid increase/overprovision in McDonald’s presence - 2 restaurants currently in the city centre, planning approved for a third at Plas Coch (not yet built), additional “Dark Kitchen” on Rhosddu Industrial Estate generating significant delivery traffic. • Rats in nearby garden Traffic Impact • Existing traffic congestion is severe, particularly at peak times.”

“The Officer presented the report and in doing so, displayed plans and photographs of the site to assist with his presentation. A discussion ensued and the following points were raised during the debate:”

“Members shared the concerns submitted by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board on the potential impact of the proposal on public health. • Members highlighted the need to have regard to the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 and the importance of considering the potential long-term impact of the proposal on the health and well-being of future generations.”

“(i) The proposal would introduce an additional hot food takeaway/drive- through restaurant within an area already characterised by a concentration of food outlets selling food high in fat, salt and sugar. Having regard to the concerns raised by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board regarding childhood obesity, health inequalities and the cumulative impact of such uses, the proposal would undermine the objective of creating healthier places and promoting healthy lifestyles.”

“This document is also available in Welsh This Committee’s meetings are webcast and can be viewed by visiting the webcast library at: https://wrexham.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcasts proposed development would not result in unacceptable parking demand and associated highway safety impacts.”