McDonald's has confirmed that its new restaurant in Cheadle Hulme will open on Wednesday, November 25, with daily hours from 6am to 11am.
The site, located next to the roundabout at the junction of Stanley Road and the Wilmslow-Handforth Bypass A34, was approved by councillors on Thursday, March 21, 2024, despite public concerns over safety and anti-social behaviour.
Planning approval and objections
The plans were approved in March 2024 after members of the public submitted 147 letters of objection. Concerns raised included the safety of children due to the restaurant's proximity to St James' Catholic High School, which is 317 metres away, as well as potential increases in traffic and accidents, and the risk of the car park being used for gatherings leading to anti-social behaviour.
At the time of the vote, the decision led to angry scenes in the committee room at Stockport Town Hall, with some members of the public shouting verbal abuse towards elected members and council staff.
Restaurant features and jobs
The new McDonald's, located north of Stanley Green Retail Park, will include a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. The original plans state it will have 57 on-site parking spaces, including 19 alongside the existing B&Q store, with accessible bays, motorcycle spaces, and electric vehicle charging points. Cycle parking, recycling and waste facilities, and landscaping are also included.
On its consultation website, McDonald's described the location as an 'ideal' one with easy access to major transport infrastructure. The site added that the proposals would provide a local fast-food restaurant in a convenient location for the people of Cheadle and the surrounding area, helping to enhance food choices locally. It also stated that the creation of the restaurant would deliver benefits including significant investment into the local economy and the creation of approximately 120 new jobs in a range of full- and part-time positions.
Neighbour measures and opening details
The consultation website outlined measures to make the site a 'sensitive neighbour', including enhanced boundary treatment, planting and landscaping, control measures for ventilation systems, sensitive lighting, and at least three daily litter picks.
Signage at the site now states 'Your shiny new Maccies opens 25 November'. A job listing for a 'Crew Member' at McDonald's Cheadle Hulme has also been posted, describing the role as helping to deliver quality food, clean spaces, and friendly service, with availability required across weekdays and weekends, including early mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
The new McDonald's will be located at Unit 6 Stanley Green Retail Park, Earl Road, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, SK8 6PT.
