Big Mac fans will soon be able to get their hands on their favourite treat at a new McDonald's planned for an Oxfordshire town centre.

The global fast food chain has applied for planning permission to open a new restaurant and takeaway at the Orchard Centre shopping mall in Didcot.

The proposed outlet will be in a vacant unit opposite Snap Fitness and next to Berro Lounge. 

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Planning documents say a raised area will be built at the front of the unit which will provide outdoor seating.

District and County Councillor for Didcot West Ian Snowdon welcomed a new business for Didcot but raised concerns about parking.

He told the Oxford Mail: "I always support new businesses to our town both as further employment and for choice.

"I do have concerns about the possible use of the small car park that this restaurant will look on to being turned into a makeshift drive through for those nipping to get a meal or for all the delivery firms.

"So, while I welcome an empty unit being brought into life and the employment it brings as a councillor, I wouldn't be doing my role justice if I didn't highlight possible issues."

McDonald's already runs a restaurant and drive-through at Milton Heights service area near the A34 in Didcot.

Planning application P23/S1570/FUL can be seen on South Oxfordshire District Council's planning portal.