Plans submitted for new McDonald’s and Starbucks drive-thrus in Bexhill

Stroud Holdings Ltd submitted the plans to Rother District Council.

They include proposals for the new drive-thru restaurant and coffee shop, an EV charging station and associated landscaping on land west of Glovers House, Glovers End on the outskirts of town.

A planning statement from Planning and Development Associates, on behalf of the applicant, said: “The proposed Starbucks drive-thru coffee shop will be 194sqm in size plus a bin store of 26sqm and includes both drive-thru provision and an internal area for customers to sit inside.

“The proposed Starbucks unit will be single-storey and include a counter/server area, a dedicated drive-thru customer hatch, customer WCs and back-of-house/storage. A typical Starbucks drive-thru can generate up to 20–25 full/part-time jobs once operational.

“In respect of vehicular parking, a total of 21 spaces including 18 standard spaces, two disabled spaces and one order waiting space are proposed.

“The proposed Starbucks drive-thru coffee shop will have a dedicated access connecting directly to Glovers End. Preferred minimum opening hours are 6am to 11pm.

“The proposed restaurant drive-thru comprises a modern freestanding single-storey McDonald’s restaurant with a drive-thru, car parking, landscaping and associated works, including customer order displays. Provision is made for takeaway customers, both from the counter and from the drive-thru lane.

“The proposed restaurant will be 380sqm in size plus a 70sqm bin store. The customer seating area comprises 79 covers for visitors to eat their meals within a relaxed modern environment. The dining area will include a variety of seating types and table sizes tailored to the customers' needs.

“The site also includes an outdoor patio dining area and a children’s play space.

“The proposal represents a multi-million-pound investment by a national operator in Rother district, and the restaurant is expected to employ more than 120 full- and part-time staff, which McDonald’s seeks to recruit from the local area.

“The proposed drive-thru uses would provide local employment and benefit both the surrounding new employment areas and local residents, bringing economic benefits to the town.”

Members of the public may view the full details of this application and submit comments via the Rother District Council planning portal at www.rother.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control and search under the reference number RR/2026/0875.