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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Busy road to close for fast food restaurant works
Motorists will be sent on a 3.8mile (6km) diversion while a busy road is closed for two weeks during work on a new fast food restaurant. Work is under way on the drive-through McDonald's on Mousehold Lane in Sprowston after the Planning Inspectorate overturned Norwich City Council's refusal for the eatery. There are already 10 McDonald's restaurants in Norwich with the new one due to open later this year. Norfolk County Council said Mousehold Lane, from its junction with Plaford Road to its junction with Corbet Avenue, would be closed for utility works between 08:00 BST and 18:00 from Monday though to 10 August. During the upcoming closure, traffic will be sent on a diversion along Sprowston Road, Magdalen Road, Bull Close Road, Charlton Road, Barrack Street and Gurney Road. The new restaurant is being built on a site previously occupied by Richard Nash Cars, forecourt, with the dealership moving to Vulcan Road South. The BBC contacted McDonald's and Norfolk County Council for an estimated completion date however, they were unable to provide this. The council warned the restrictions could remain in place on the road until 21 September if the closure is required for longer due to the construction work. Motorists are being advised to follow alternative routes. It said anyone who contravenes the closure would be guilty of an offence and could receive a fine of up to £1,000, the council warned. The McDonalds will be near to two high schools and sits alongside an M&S garage and near to a KFC and Costa takeaway on a nearby retail park. Previously, people opposed the development with concerns it was too close to nature reserve, Mousehold Heath. At the time, McDonald's told the BBC there would be daily litter picks in the area along with discussions with locals to identify any litter "hotspots". Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. More on this story McDonald's cites healthy options in planning appeals Plea for McDonald's to protect city nature reserve Related internet links Norwich City Council
BBC News
3 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Busy Sprowston road to close for fast food restaurant works
Motorists will be sent on a 3.8mile (6km) diversion while a busy road is closed for two weeks during work on a new fast food restaurant. Work is under way on the drive-through McDonald's on Mousehold Lane in Sprowston after the Planning Inspectorate overturned Norwich City Council's refusal for the eatery. There are already 10 McDonald's restaurants in Norwich with the new one due to open later this year. Norfolk County Council said Mousehold Lane, from its junction with Plaford Road to its junction with Corbet Avenue, would be closed for utility works between 08:00 BST and 18:00 from Monday though to 10 August. During the upcoming closure, traffic will be sent on a diversion along Sprowston Road, Magdalen Road, Bull Close Road, Charlton Road, Barrack Street and Gurney new restaurant is being built on a site previously occupied by Richard Nash Cars, forecourt, with the dealership moving to Vulcan Road South. The BBC contacted McDonald's and Norfolk County Council for an estimated completion date however, they were unable to provide this. The council warned the restrictions could remain in place on the road until 21 September if the closure is required for longer due to the construction work. Motorists are being advised to follow alternative routes. It said anyone who contravenes the closure would be guilty of an offence and could receive a fine of up to £1,000, the council warned. The McDonalds will be near to two high schools and sits alongside an M&S garage and near to a KFC and Costa takeaway on a nearby retail park. Previously, people opposed the development with concerns it was too close to nature reserve, Mousehold Heath. At the time, McDonald's told the BBC there would be daily litter picks in the area along with discussions with locals to identify any litter "hotspots". Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Green light given to £200m solar farm
A £200m solar farm has been approved by the government. Byers Gill Solar Farm, which will have several sites between Darlington and Stockton, has been granted a development consent order, which is required for nationally significant infrastructure projects. Some residents had previously argued the development would devastate communities, dominate the landscape and diminish farmland. Developer RWE has been approached for comment. The 50MW farm, which will be made up of several blocks of development, will be located in Brafferton, Hauxley Farm, Byers Gill Wood, Great Stainton, and two near Bishopton. RWE has said the development, which will cover about 490 hectares (1,211 acres) of land in total, will have a lifespan of 40 years after which it will be removed. Bishopton resident Norman Mullaney previously said there were fears the solar farm could make people "prisoners" in the village. "There is a large amount of anxiety and anguish about the impact of the poorly-located solar farm," he said. "The size of the development is a major concern." In a document detailing its recommendation, the Planning Inspectorate said it had given "great weight" to the "residual significant adverse landscape and visual effects" that may be caused by the farm when considering the plans. It said some of the plans would "alter" Bishopton's "unobstructed country view" to one that would be "dominated at points" by landscape screening, such as hedgerows. It also said the developer would be providing a "community benefit fund" worth about £1.5m over the solar farm's lifespan, which would be spend on things such as electric vehicle charging points, rooftop solar panels and picnic benches. The energy consumers minister Miatta Fahnbulleh said that approving the plans was "another step forward" in the government's mission to make the country a "clean energy superpower". Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. More stories from BBC North East and Cumbria Giant solar farm plans set for public hearing Campaigners step up opposition to solar farm Related internet links Byers Gill
BBC News
6 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Byers Gill £200m solar farm given green light by government
A £200m solar farm has been approved by the government. Byers Gill Solar Farm, which will have several sites between Darlington and Stockton, has been granted a development consent order, which is required for nationally significant infrastructure residents had previously argued the development would devastate communities, dominate the landscape and diminish RWE has been approached for comment. The 50MW farm, which will be made up of several blocks of development, will be located in Brafferton, Hauxley Farm, Byers Gill Wood, Great Stainton, and two near has said the development, which will cover about 490 hectares (1,211 acres) of land in total, will have a lifespan of 40 years after which it will be removed. Bishopton resident Norman Mullaney previously said there were fears the solar farm could make people "prisoners" in the village."There is a large amount of anxiety and anguish about the impact of the poorly-located solar farm," he said. "The size of the development is a major concern."In a document detailing its recommendation, the Planning Inspectorate said it had given "great weight" to the "residual significant adverse landscape and visual effects" that may be caused by the farm when considering the plans. It said some of the plans would "alter" Bishopton's "unobstructed country view" to one that would be "dominated at points" by landscape screening, such as also said the developer would be providing a "community benefit fund" worth about £1.5m over the solar farm's lifespan, which would be spend on things such as electric vehicle charging points, rooftop solar panels and picnic energy consumers minister Miatta Fahnbulleh said that approving the plans was "another step forward" in the government's mission to make the country a "clean energy superpower". Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
15-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Thrapston solar farm rejection appeal dismissed
An appeal into the rejection of plans for a major solar farm has been dismissed by the Planning proposed facility at land south of Wood Lodge Farm near Thrapston would have covered 145 acres (59 hectares) alongside the appeal was lodged after North Northamptonshire Council turned down the plans in October 2024, against the advice of its planning the government's Planning Inspectorate has dismissed the appeal saying it would have a "significant effect" on the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits Special Protection Area. The applicant said the development was designed to generate enough power for up to 15,000 group Staunch, which fought against the appeal, said it was an "exceptional effort" to have it said in a social media post it would "continue to object to developments that are inappropriate for the location but, likewise, support sensibly sorted renewable energy that will be needed to support future".In the Planning Inspectorate's report following the appeal hearing it said it would "lead to the loss of foraging habitat for sufficient numbers of qualifying species" within the Special Protection Area (SPA).Planning inspector Philip Major said "the need for renewable energy is accepted and is of significant weight" but added issues with the SPA and the lack of mitigation meant the appeal was developer had been contacted for comment. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
