Plans for a new 24-hour drive-thru McDonald’s near a Tesco supermarket have been turned down partly due to health considerations. The plans for a 100-seat drive-thru at the Border Retail Park in Wrexham were heavily criticised by Betsi Cadwladr University Health Board which raised concerns about health implications for Wrexham – especially for youngsters. The plans were also rejected after hundreds of people signed a petition calling for it to be blocked. “The proposed site is located less than one mile from 14 educational institutions,” the health board stated in its submission to the council. “The close proximity to these settings is particularly concerning as it increases the likelihood of children and young people being exposed to and influenced by unhealthy food choices. “The site is surrounded by an already high density of takeaways, restaurants and shops that predominantly sell food and drinks high in fat, salt, and sugar. Adding another unit to this mix would further contribute to the existing obesogenic environment, making it harder for the local population and visitors to access and …