Nine things you said about plans which could bring new Burger King and KFC to Sunderland

Proposals to develop Salterfen Industrial Estate, Ryhope, into a leisure complex will be put to planning bosses in the city next week.

If approved, new Burger King and KFC drive-throughs would open on the site, with three other units also available as part of the development.

While some punters welcomed the potential addition of new Burger King and KFC branches, others expressed concerns about the impact the businesses would have on traffic and littering in the area, if they were to open.

Some readers also called for healthier options – adding that more fast food outlets were “the last thing that is needed” in Sunderland.

The plans have been entered by developer Alisa3 Developments Ltd.

Here is how you reacted on the Sunderland Echo Facebook page:

Chris Sumby: “Burger King would be immense. The traffic and litter not so.”

Robert Thornton: “Love a KFC, plus jobs for local people.”

Ross Turpin: “Try something more healthy.”

Andrew Kelly: “We have a massive obesity problem in Sunderland and this is the last thing that is needed.”

Nathan Richardson: “Sunderland KFC are probably better than Sunderland AFC.”

Emma Weldon: “Deffo Burger King drive-though. Need a few more, better than McDonald’s.”

Joanne Cooper: “I really hope they build the Burger King.”

Rob Mackenow: “Five Guys would be much better.”

Sharon Simpson: “Burger King in Sunderland town centre needs a revamp, place is out of date.”