McDonalds is looking to open a fourth outlet in Chelmsford, in a move which could create 65 jobs.
The fast food giant wants to open a two-storey 160-seater restaurant in the former DHL and Yodel building off Robjohns Road in Widford, near the junction with Westway.
The restaurant would also have a drive-thru facility and "sufficient and accessible parking".
Chelmsford City Council will decide on the application.
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There are already McDonald's restaurants in High Street, Riverside Retail Park and at the Boreham Interchange.
The restaurant would be built on currently vacant warehouses.
The plan says the design will fit with it describes the area's "urban grain".
