A PUBLIC consultation for a new multi-million-pound McDonald's drive-thru restaurant has been launched.

The proposed site is located off Halifax Road, in Shelf, adjacent to an existing Esso petrol station.

McDonald's say the multi-million-pound investment would transform the currently underutilised site - bringing it into active use to create around 120 new jobs.

The views of residents and nearby businesses will help inform how McDonald’s progress plans for a new store.

Annie Newman, Senior Acquisitions Surveyor at McDonald's, said: “We’re excited to start sharing our plans for a new McDonald’s restaurant to the Shelf community.

"This development would deliver around 120 new, local jobs, and provide a multi-million-pound investment into the local economy, at a time of economic uncertainty.

“The site is ideally placed to serve residents and visitors in Shelf.

"We’re confident that residents and local businesses will recognise the value of greater choice, and the benefits of having a reliable and convenient restaurant from a recognised brand serving food at reasonable prices.

“We’re looking forward to working closely with the community and receiving feedback on our plans.

"We’d like to encourage everyone interested to go to our website and make their views known.”

The portal can be accessed at http://www.mcdonaldsconsultation.co.uk/shelf.

The consultation period will close on Wednesday, September 25.