A PROPOSAL to build a McDonald’s and Costa in St Clears has been met with resistance from locals.
The firm behind the proposal, Draycott Developments and Investments, claim that 80 jobs would be created locally.
They are proposing that land next to the A40 roundabout would be an ideal location.
However, locals have said that they think there are enough fast food outlets in the town, and that the addition of McDonald’s and Costa could have a negative impact on the health of those within the community.
One of the locals fighting the plan is Dr Catherine Jenkins, who has created a Facebook group about the proposal and also launched a petition against it.
Arguing against the proposal, she said: “St Clears is a small town with a population of under 3000 residents. We already have two fish and chip shops, a Subway, a kebab shop, pizza bar, two Indian takeaways, a Chinese takeaway, Starbucks and a chicken rotisserie bar.
“The proposed development of a drive through McDonalds and Costa coffee is not needed.
“Travellers driving through can call at the McDonalds in Carmarthen 10 miles away or make use of the host of other local businesses in St Clears, or the Roadhouse restaurant a few miles further on.
“As a community, we have concerns regarding the impact of the proposed development on both the health and well-being of the community. We believe that the development is at odds with Welsh Government sustainable development charter and wellbeing of future generations act which aims to promote long-term health and wellbeing of people and communities in Wales and reduce obesity and other chronic illnesses.
“The area considered for development is already very heavily burdened with traffic coming from both the A40 and A477. The addition of traffic slowing down to enter the facility would impact dramatically on the flow of traffic, causing a potential risk for the pedestrians using the area as well massive environmental impact in terms of air and noise pollution, destruction of nature habitats and littering.
“We want the council to turn down planning application for this proposed development.”
The proposal will be discussed in the near future by Carmarthenshire County Council.
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