The fast food chain asked residents to register their support on its to persuade Three Rivers District Council to approve its plans for the vacant former M&Co unit in High Street. It argued the would provide between 100 and 200 jobs and generate up to £60,000 in business rates per year, which would “help fund local services”. Staff would carry out at least three litter picking trips for a 150-metre radius around the site a day, and the branch would be “sensitively designed” with classical music playing to discourage antisocial behaviour.
It would also have a dining area with space for 60 people to the front of the unit, with a kitchen and backrooms to the rear of the building and on the first-floor. The application is pending consideration by the district council and has received 41 responses from Three Rivers residents so far, with 22 in favour and 17 objections. Some argued that the new restaurant would be a “valuable addition” as it would attract people to the area, encourage more shops to move in and give young people a place to meet friends.
One Chorleywood local warned that leaving the unit empty could damage the high street, adding: “The development of the site to a restaurant and takeaway will create footfall and jobs which will bring prosperity and growth, as well as contributing to the delivery of a strong and vibrant community.” But others raised concerns that it could take trade away from existing local businesses and affect the look of the high s.
