AS a newcomer to Crediton I feel that the McDonald’s development is completely unnecessary and would be more of a nuisance than an asset to our community.
However I think two issues are worth raising.
![A map of the proposed site of the McDonald’s Crediton restaurant and drive-thru.](https://www.creditoncourier.co.uk/tindle-static/image/2023/10/11/12/McDonald%27s%202.jpg?trim=0,10,0,0&width=669&height=445&crop=669:445)
A map of the proposed site of the McDonald’s Crediton restaurant and drive-thru. (McDonald’s planning documents)
First, why is the council looking for a financial incentive? Surely ongoing sponsorship of a community project, such as the Christmas Lights or the trolley train would be better received. Any money would not then disappear into council funds.
Secondly has McDonald’s done a feasibility study for a 24-hour drive through?
The number of cars travelling through Crediton is negligible late at night and the last trains and buses leave Crediton around midnight.
Susan Perkins
Wentworth Gardens
Crediton