A full planning application has been submitted for a brand-new fast-food restaurant in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent.

McDonalds applied last week for new signage to be installed on the former Middletons store on Jaspar Square Retail Park.

Middletons ceased trading in January 2023 and McDonalds are now proposing to operate from the building, if plans are approved by the city council.

Today (13 May), the company has submitted a full planning application for the site, including the "erection of two single storey extensions, external alterations to the building including a replacement shopfront, doors and glazing, installation of plant and equipment, changes to car parking layout and associated works".

Middletons ceased trading in 2023 and McDonalds are now planning to operate from the site (Nub News).

A planning statement says: "The proposed external works comprise two small-scale extensions that have been designed to complement the existing building, along with the installation of plant and equipment, replacement doors and windows and minor alterations to the layout of the car park.

"Overall, the proposals will bring this vacant building back into active use and provide a new restaurant in a highly accessible location that fulfils a demand for McDonald's services in this area.

"It will also result in economic benefits that will directly and indirectly support the local economy, including new employment opportunities and the generation of business rates."

There are currently 20 parking spaces on the site but McDonalds is planning to reduce this number to 18 (Image via planning application).

There is currently space for 20 vehicles at the site, including two disability spaces, but McDonalds is proposing reducing this number to 18.

The planning statement explains, "The car parking arrangement will remain largely unchanged apart from the relocation of 1 no. accessible parking space to accommodate the extension to the eastern side of the building entrance. This will result in the loss of 2 no. standard parking spaces."

The full application also reveals that the new store would create 80 jobs (40 full-time and 40 part-time).

The full planning application can be viewed here.

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