A FAST food chain has appeal against Tendring Council's decision to refuse planning permission for an outlet in Colchester.

The council turned down proposals from KFC to build a new restaurant and drive-thru on the site, in Ipswich Road.

An appeal has now been lodged with the planning inspectorate which will determine whether or not planning permission can be granted.

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Although previously made representations will be passed on to the planning inspector, residents have until December 26 to make any further representations to the inspectorate.

To do so visit acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk or email EAST1@pins.gsi.gov.uk.

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All correspondence should quote reference number APP/P1560/W/18/3203537.

It is the second time the plans will have been sent to the Planning Inspectorate after a similar application was made in 2013 was refused by councillors it, saying it would be inappropriate and unsafe for the area.

Later that year KFC appealed against the decision but the appeal was dismissed.