A new Burger King drive-thru is under construction in Colchester’s Stane Leisure Park, overcoming prior approval hurdles.

Construction continues on a new Burger King drive-thru in Colchester’s Stane Leisure Park, between Costa Coffee and Nando’s, with brick walls and scaffolding visible as of late February 2026. The project, led by Ropemaker Properties and Rose Builders, involves rebuilding a vacant unit from 2018 initially rejected by Colchester Council over car dependency and pedestrian access concerns. An inspector later overturned the decision, finding no substantial evidence the addition would be excessive. Revised plans for signage, parking, and landscaping were submitted. The site, surrounded by temporary red barriers, is progressing toward opening with no reported delays. The leisure park already includes several businesses, and while some residents raised concerns about antisocial behavior, no definitive issues have been documented.