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McDonald's plans to sell its Blackwall site after finally getting planning permission for Helix-London.

The fast food company's joint application for a two-tower residential scheme in Trafalgar Way was granted at the third attempt this week, but it will not be tackling the project itself.

McDonald's has finally secured clearance for Helix-London at the third time of asking.

The international fast food giant's plans for a twin-tower development at its Trafalgar Way site have been rejected twice by Tower Hamlets Council, but were cleared at Tuesday's Strategic Development Committee meeting.

McDonald's has announced it is spending £250,000 on a facelift for its Trafalgar Way outlet - despite seeking permission to knock it down.

The fast food chain will spruce up its Blackwall branch in November as part of its £50million UK remodelling drive. But it is also keen to replace it with high-rise flats as part of a joint project with Trafalgar Way Ltd.

A crucial planning meeting for Islanders has been postponed due to a clash with the G20 summit.

Tower Hamlets Council initially claimed it would proceed with Thursday's Strategic Development Committee meeting, but changed its mind due to concerns over traffic and protester disruption.

Final word not expected on Helix-London McDonalds project until new year

Canary Wharf Group's Isle of Dogs Crossrail station plan approved

Mini-Canary Wharf passes outline stage

Poplar towers hit the buffers for a second time

A FUTURISTIC project overlooking Poplar Dock will be considered on Thursday.

Fast food giant McDonalds and Trafalgar Way Ltd are hoping to get planning permission for the Helix-London scheme, having already failed with a bid for a 397-unit scheme in May.

A FUTURISTIC two-tower scheme may soon rise from the ashes of the Trafalgar Way McDonald's restaurant.

Helix-London is a 397-unit residential complex boasting a children's play area, creche, convenience stores and a garden area. The current McDonald's eatery will also return as a ground-floor outlet.

Developers are also eyeing up several improvements for passing pedestrians as part of the scheme, which was submitted to planners last month.

McDonalds is currently located on the cusp of the Aspen Way roundabout, in the midst of hotbed of potential developments including the 3,000-home Blackwall Reach scheme.