2nd KFC for Newbridge Drive Thru

JeffK88 wrote: »

Just looking through Kildare planning lists and came across one for a new drive thru restaurant beside McDonalds. I did a company check on 'Herbel Eastern Ireland Limited' and they hold franchise for KFC in Ireland. So would you welcome it or oppose this?
Still at planning stage on not yet granted.

Where would it go ? On the green behind McD's ? One of the houses going towards Finlays (that is a big parcel of land) ? Or Langton cross where Lidl/Aldi tried to get PP ? What was application date ?

Damien360 wrote: »

Found it online application 12965. EP Mooney site beside it but entrance will be to rear of McD's entrance. 7th of December application.

Seen that alright. That building has been vacant I think for more time than it has been occupied. The renders of the proposed building look quite good compared to what's there at present. I think it would definitely bring a more long term presence on that site. However, I think it will have a tough time getting through the planning process. With traffic in that area already at breaking point, it will be hard to see KCC granting permission. Residents of the nearby estate and houses are also more than likely to object to proposed entrance/ exit to the site onto the Protestant Church Road (Can't think of its actual name). All in all, would like to see it get permission but doubt it will.

sandin wrote: »

I doubt if there will be much of a problem as its already traffic controlled. A previous use had hot food for takeaway and cafe (applegreen). It will also move on the gangs of kids that hang around there and leave large amounts of rubbish behind them.

Kids my ass. I pass them most nights walking the dog. 15/16 year olds who should no better than egging cars going through the drive-thru.

The exit for this new development is on the opposite side to McD, out on to road with no traffic control, the pharmacy and Canty opticians. If instead it exited to same set of lights as McD then I cannot see an issue as there are no residents on that side.

sandin wrote: »

Looks like and additional exit that will also be used for McD customers.

Whilst the planning is in the name of the KFC franchise, the works will more than likely be undertaken by the owner of the buildings who will ask mcD for a contribution to the new exit.

Entrance on tesco side and exit the other side by Canty's ????

MYOB wrote: »

All the new KFCs have that, it actually works out fine really.

Agreed, the one in Blanch SC which is always busy has that and it works fine. The queues seem to be more orderly that way. You're not really queuing a second time - just waiting for your completed order to be announced. (kind of like Argos!)

One thing I'd say about KFCs is that the emit a distinctive smell that other fast food outlets do not. (Hillbillys - another chicken chain also gives off that smell) not an unpleasant smell per se but I wouldn't like to be living near one and enduring it all the time.