THE remains of a derelict Romford pub, destroyed by a huge fire two years ago are set to be replaced by a new KFC restaurant and drive-thru.
The Plough, on Gallows Corner, was reduced to a charred ruin in the inferno in April 2011.
Half of the ground floor and 75 per cent of the roof were destroyed, although two chimneys on the pub are still standing.
KFC has now applied for planning permission to demolish the structures still standing at the 0.34 hectare site and build a restaurant and drive-thru in its place.
Should the planning application be approved by Havering Council, motorists wanting a drive-through meal would be able to access the restaurant via Straight Road and Colchester Road.
In addition there will also be 38 car parking spaces for anyone wanting to eat inside.
KFC says the proposed restaurant will provide a service for the surrounding area, including the Bryant Avenue Industrial Estate.
It adds that being situated next to the major junction of the A12, A127 and the A118, it will provide a restaurant service for people travelling along these roads as well those local to the area.
The restaurant, KFC also notes, will provide employment opportunities and will redevelop a site that is at present in a dilapidated state.
In a statement to Havering Council, KFC said: "The design team continue to evaluate performance against targets and strive to improve design aspirations to further reduce their impact on the environment to create attractive, sustainable, safe and modern buildings to complement the area."
The nearest drive-thru restaurant, owned by McDonald's, is situated around 300m from The Plough in Bryant Avenue, close to Tesco.
The application for the KFC restaurant will be discussed at a later stage by members of Havering Council's planning committee.
