A multinational doughnut company looks set to open a new drive-through outlet in a coastal town after plans were given the green light.
The first Krispy Kreme outlet will be created in Lowestoft, after a new drive-thru kiosk unit at the site of an industrial-style building was given the go-ahead.
A scheme centring around "Demolition of existing industrial building and erection of drive-thru kiosk unit and other associated works - plus installation of EVCPs" was proposed for Precision Pipework on Horn Hill in Lowestoft.
The plans submitted by Firstplan, on behalf of the applicant Yelverton Properties (Lowestoft) Limited, were lodged with East Suffolk Council in November last year and have now been "permitted" under delegated powers.
With the existing site described as a two-storey terraced industrial unit currently occupied by Precision Pipework Ltd, a design and access statement said: "This application seeks planning permission for the demolition of the existing industrial buildings to allow for the erection of a Krispy Kreme drive-thru kiosk unit with associated external works, landscaping and the provision of the electric vehicle charging spaces.
"The kiosk unit will not feature any internal customer seating, meaning that all food sold from the unit will be collected and consumed off-site."
The proposed scheme includes the installation of five electric vehicle charging points, with 10 dedicated electric vehicle charging spaces provided.
A delegated report from the council's case officer said: "The proposal is considered to have an acceptable impact upon the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area."
With one representation of support and one objection - centring around the impact on traffic and impact on health - received, it added: "Concerns have been raised regarding the potential over-saturation of fast-food restaurants within the town.
"It is important to note that whilst it is clear who the evidential operator of the site would be, planning permission works on a use class system."
Precision Pipework Ltd plans to relocate in the near future.
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