A new McDonald's restaurant could be coming to Folkestone.

The fast food chain has submitted a planning application for a two-storey restaurant and drive-thru in Firs Lane, Cheriton.

It would be built on the corner of Firs Lane and Cheriton High Street near The Range superstore.

The application is being considered by Shepway District Council planning officers before they decide whether to approve the plans or refer them to the council's development control committee.

The proposed restaurant would cater for 160 customers eating in as well as the additional take-away traffic through the drive-thru facility.

There are already two McDonald's outlets in Folkestone - one on Park Farm Industrial Estate and the one in West Terrace in the town centre.

Neighbours are now being consulted on the plans and have until June 2 to submit their comments.

Should the plans be approved, McDonald's estimate it will be looking to recruit 65 staff including 35 full-time and 30 part-time.

Kent Highways has opposed the proposals though due to concerns over the access plans.

It has recommended for the plans to be rejected on the grounds that there is poor visibility on the junction into Firs Lane.

Highways officers also took issue with the parking provision claiming they feel it will lead to more cars parking in the road and blocking it.

It also adds there are concerns over refuse collection and deliveries will be made during busy trading periods leading to huge disruption in the area.

It concludes the pedestrian access would be dangerous in that it would encourage people to cross the busy Cheriton High Street where there is no pedestrian crossing.