The controversial plan to build a new takeaway Burger King next door to a Crowborough care home has been withdrawn.
Crowborough Town Council and local residents had called on planners to throw out plans for a Burger King fast food outlet in an extension to the Morrison’s petrol garage shop.
The plan to double the size of the Morrisons petrol station shop had been agreed previously by Wealden District Council (WDC) but a subsequent planning application revealed the extension is for a new Burger King takeaway.
However, that application has been withdrawn. It is unclear whether Burger King has dropped the plans or is amending them.
The town council had said creating a Burger King on the site would cause extra noise, litter, and disturbance which would affect nearby residents including the Heather View Care Home. It also had concerns about the impact on local businesses, the safety of the turning into the site, and the safety of pedestrians.