McDonald’s scraps plan to open Stirchley drive-thru after backlash over traffic, noise, rubbish and indie vibe

McDonald’s scraps plan to open Stirchley drive-thru after backlash over traffic, noise, rubbish and indie vibe

McDonald’s has ditched controversial plans for a new restaurant in trendy Stirchley.

Decision on proposed McDonald's in trendy Birmingham area amid 'down with the clown' backlash - Birmingham Live

The Birmingham suburb of Stirchley became engulfed by a row last year over proposals for a new McDonald’s

McDonald’s drop proposals for new Stirchley store

Fast food giant McDonald’s have dropped plans for a drive-thru store in Stirchley. A consultation into proposals for a store at the junction of Pershore Road and Hazelwell Lane opened in November last year and were met with a mixed reaction from local residents. Many felt the development would be a threat to the award winning independent high street of the suburb. A ‘Down with the Clown’ protest was staged and an online petition garnered 1800 si…