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Aug 2022
Starbeck KFC withdraws expansion plan
KFC has withdrawn plans to expand its premises in Starbeck.
Under proposals submitted to Harrogate Borough Council, the fast-food chain planned to take over and convert the former Age UK shop next door to create more space for seating.
An area for 14 seats would have been created and a new disabled and unisex toilet installed.
The conversion of the unit would also have seen a new main entrance built.
While the current KFC is mainly used as a takeaway, the fast-food chain said the plan would help it function as a restaurant.
Pegasus Group, which submitted the plans on behalf of KFC to the council, said in planning documents:
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Now, the fast-food chain has withdrawn the plan. No reason has been given in planning documents for the decision.
In a letter to the council, local resident Peter Walker said the High Street already had enough takeaways.
He said:
The Stray Ferret has approached KFC for comment, but has not received a response by the time of publication.
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