Second time unlucky for McDonald’s pub plans

Fast food giant McDonald’s has been refused permission to convert a former pub site into a drive-through restaurant for a second time.

- 

The company failed to convince councillors to allow the demolition of the Old Red Lion pub in Whinmoor.

Concerns were raised over the impact on traffic safety if the York Road scheme were to go ahead.

Leeds City Council also said the outlet would be within walking distance of two schools and would not promote healthy lifestyles.