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Search the Public Notice PortalA new McDonald's restaurant could soon open in the place of a former Poundland store in Hornchurch.
McDonald's has submitted plans to open a new branch at 116-118 Hornchurch High Street, in place of the now empty premises that was formerly home to Poundland.
The proposals include space to seat 125 people, as well as provision for takeaway customers and a new side lobby, which will result in an extension to the existing store.
Changes are also planned for the shopfront, including a new sliding entrance door.
Meanwhile, the back of the premises is set be redesigned to create a new storage area, parking space, and cycle lockers for staff.
McDonald's said the proposed new restaurant represents a "multi-million pound investment" in Hornchurch and will create more than 120 full and part-time jobs for the community.
In its supporting statement for the application, agent Planware Ltd said: "The proposals provide the opportunity for McDonald's to meet a long-standing requirement for a restaurant to serve this catchment area, to meet customer demand and introduce additional choice in the market, reusing an existing vacant building.
"The proposed development represents a multi-million pound investment creating jobs both during the construction and operation phases, resulting in many associated economic benefits for the local area."
Havering Council is expected to make a decision on the plans by July 23.
Poundland closed its Hornchurch branch in November 2025 following a restructure of the company.
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