Councillor says new Nandos application is 'an improvement' on previous McDonalds plan in upmarket Croydon high street

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Councillor says new Nandos application is 'an improvement' on previous McDonalds plan in upmarket Croydon high street

A planning application has been submitted for 62 Westow Street, currently occupied by Poundland, in the heart of Crystal Palace’s upmarket Triangle area. The new proposal, from popular restaurant chain Nando's, comes after McDonald's withdrew their plans for a takeaway-only restaurant at the same site, following significant community opposition.

McDonald's plans, revealed in January last year, raised concerns among residents and businesses. Many feared that a fast-food outlet would detract from the area’s unique character. That application, which ultimately fell through, came three years after the fast food chain was rejected in its last bid to open up a takeway-only restaurant on the upmarket Croydon high street.

At the time, residents saw the application as inconsistent with the Triangle’s mix of independent stores and more premium dining options. Issues around traffic, litter, and the impact on the local environment were also highlighted.

Poundland Crystal Palace
According to Councillor Bonham, Poundland is not planning to renew its lease on the 62 Westow Street premises

Interest in the Westlow Street site comes following news of Poundland's decision not to extend its lease. A closing date for the branch has not yet been announced.

Despite the previous backlash, news of Nandos' new application appears to offer a more suitable option for residents, according to Claire Bonham, the Liberal Democrat Councillor for Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood

Bonham told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) of her thoughts on the new proposals. She said: “I am keen to hear from residents as to their views on this planning application.

"During these difficult economic times, shops like Poundland have an important part to play in helping people save money on everyday items. That said, the application from Nando’s is clearly an improvement on previous plans for a takeaway-only McDonald’s restaurant, which was rightly withdrawn.

"Increasing footfall in the Triangle is important to support all businesses, and so I will be studying these proposals very closely. I encourage residents to let me know their views on these plans by dropping me an email to Claire.Bonham@croydon.gov.uk or writing to me via Croydon Town Hall.”

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