Sheffield city centre McDonald's closes for a month ahead of major refurb
Both internal and external changes are planned
A popular city fast food restaurant will be closed for more than four weeks as a major refurbishment takes place.
McDonald’s on High Street has been shuttered off, with a sign outside now telling customers that they are closed to “level up.”
The fast food chain is expected to remain closed until August 26, as changes are made to both the interior and exterior of the building.
It will be the latest refurbishment since 2017, with plans revealing that new seating and screens set to be installed on the ground floor and basement.
“Other works include refurbishment of the toilets and trash column,” a proposal submitted to Sheffield City Council adds.
Externally, plans underwent controversy as council officials deemed that the original propositions - which included the introduction of a light box and internally illuminated lettering on the sign - were deemed inappropriate for the listed building.
The restaurant is situated within a Grade-II listed, which also houses neighbouring HMV and Max Spielmann photo lab.
An amended proposal was ultimately approved by the council, with a planning officer adding: “Essentially, development proposals now will see only redecoration of the existing ground floor frontage and projecting sign along with the installation of an internal digital screen.”
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