Revamp and drive-thru changes planned for Sunderland McDonald's branch in Ryhope

The fast food giant submitted an application for its restaurant off Ryhope Road.

Plans include refurbishing the site and changes to the drive-thru lane and car park.

If approved, the new arrangement would allow ‘side-by-side’ ordering alongside new signs and customer order displays.

McDonald’s closed all UK and Ireland sites in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Prior to the total shutdown, the chain had temporarily closed dine-in seating areas while offering takeaway, delivery and drive-thru options only.

McDonald’s also lodged an application earlier in March 2020 to boost storage space and create an new drive-thru collection booth at its Silksworth restaurant.

A decision on the Ryhope site is expected by the end of May.

Comments on the plans can be made by writing to the city council by Tuesday, April 14.

For more information, visit www.sunderland.gov.uk/online-applications and search planning ref: 20/00522/FUL