‘UK’s first’ drive-thru kebab shop could be coming to Greater Manchester

While the humble kebab is ranked highly among Brits far and wide, it is usually reserved for a drunken walk home at 2am on a Friday night.

Of course, this can tarnish the whole novelty of a kebab, especially when you fancy one on your hour’s lunch break or during a quiet night in front of the TV.

But now, the reputation of the kebab could soon be set to change with the arrival of one of the country’s first ever drive-thru kebab shops.

Bolton Council

Plans have been submitted to transform a vacant two-storey building in Bolton’s town centre into a restaurant and drive-thru service dedicated to the classic late-night delicacy.

Documents show plans to convert the empty premises into the drive-thru restaurant under the German Doner Kebab name, with CGI images published by Bolton Council showing the intended design.

However, a Bolton highways department response to the application says more information will be needed for them to come to a verdict.

It states, as per the Manchester Evening News: “Owing to the premises location in relation to the highways around the town centre of Bolton, the applicant will need to submit some form of transport statement in order to justify the proposed change of use.

Bolton Council

“The statement should provide a rough indication as to how accessibility to the premises will be controlled and how abuse of the one-way system on Gas Street will be prevented, as well as giving a rough indication of traffic impact from the proposed use.

“In its present form there is insufficient information available within the submission for the Highway Authority to fully comment.”

The plans are yet to be considered by planners in Bolton after a period of consultation with neighbours about the proposals.