The Site
The site
McDonald’s are proposing to develop a new restaurant and drive thru on a vacant site off Hazelwell Lane in Stirchley. Hazelwell Lane is situated just off Pershore Road, a main arterial route through Strichley.
The site is currently disused, brownfield land, next to Aldi. The area has been vacant for a number of years. The area can be subject to misuse, and a recent site visit revealed hazardous debris on the land.
McDonald’s proposals, if approved, would regenerate this derelict site and bring it into restaurant use for the whole community to enjoy. It is well located, just off a main road and close to other restaurants, bars and retail space in the area.
McDonald’s Proposals and Benefits for Stirchley
McDonald’s has a long history of offering amazing value and high-quality food in Birmingham and believe there is demand for a McDonald’s restaurant to serve this side of the city. Our proposals would see the delivery of a new drive-thru restaurant to cater for residents in this area; saving them travelling further afield.
Our proposals include:
- A new McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant, including indoor and outdoor seating for customers.
- A multi-million-pound investment into the Stirchley area, creating jobs for local people and supporting economic growth.
- 32 on-site car parking spaces for customers, including 2 accessible spaces and 2 electric vehicle charging points.
- A carefully planned internal queuing system to regulate traffic within the site.
- Recycling and waste facilities across the site to encourage disposal of rubbish and reduce littering.
- Attractive landscaping and new tree planting incorporated around the site, enhancing the appearance of this derelict site.
- Supporting local community groups by investing in local charities and children’s sports programmes
Benefits of a local McDonald’s
A new McDonald’s restaurant would deliver significant benefits in the local community, including by:
- Creating approximately 100 new jobs for local people, with excellent training available and opportunities for progression. Both full and part-time opportunities would be available.
- Regenerating a vacant brownfield site at a key gateway location, enhancing the appearance of the local area.
- Representing a significant investment into the local economy.
- Generating approximately £45,000 in business rates (per year) for Birmingham Council. This additional money can then be used to help fund key local services.
- Regenerating a current brownfield site in a prominent position
About McDonald’s
We have more than 1,450 restaurants in the UK and Ireland, employing over 180,000 people.
Have your say
We want to hear your views on our emerging proposals off Hazelwell Lane in Stirchley