Plans have been submitted to build a £4m McDonald's drive-thru in Larkhall

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A planning application to build a drive-thru McDonald’s in Larkhall has been submitted to the council.The fast-food chain announced plans in March to develop a £4million facility, and plans have now officially been submitted to the local authority for approval.If approved, the new restaurant will be built on Borland Drive with car access being proposed from the northern extent of the site from the existing access of Borland Drive.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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