The developers hope to achieve their vision for the upgrade and general improvement of the retail park, which will generate a better retail offer and create a more attractive environment, raising the shopping experience for the public. This will help facilitate the park’s position as a District Centre, read the design and access statement. The revised Phase 2 scheme is a further step forward in the development and improvement of the overall appearance and appeal of the retail park.
However, a number of objections have already been entered against the plans.
Some objectors were concerned that by the fact that McDonalds already have four restaurants in the town already - at Tollgate, on the High Street, near Colchester United s stadium and near Colchester Leisure World.