HUNDREDS of protestors are on collision course with fast food giant Burger King in a bid to halt plans for a new drive-thru restaurant.

An application has been lodged to build the eatery at a sprawling Tesco car park.

However, a small army of angry Renfrew residents insist they would rather have the parking spaces than a new burger joint.

Around 200 people have signed a petition against the proposed development, with dozens sending letters of objection to Renfrewshire Council to claim it could cause noise, litter and parking problems.

Andy Faulds, of nearby Hercules Way, started the petition and insists parking in Renfrew is already “bad enough,” especially when football is taking place on the King George V playing fields behind the store.

He told the Gazette: “The development being proposed is within walking distance of three schools - at a time when we should be keeping junk food away from young people.

“We have also highlighted issues like noise pollution, the length of time it will be open and the smell, plus the fact that some 60 parking spaces will disappear.

“Parking is bad enough, especially when there is football on when it can be horrendous.”

The plans for the drive-thru restaurant have been lodged by Burney Estates Ltd for the supermarket car park in Newmains Road.

If the application is passed, the business would take up around 60 parking spaces.

Agent Dovetail Architects said the company was a ‘significant employer’ and would take on 40 members of staff.

Cllr Cathy McEwan, representative for the area, said at a Renfrew Community Council meeting last week that the issue had been raised with her and that residents had followed the correct procedure in raising objections to the proposal.

Dovetail Architects said in a statement: “We believe this site would make an excellent Burger Kind drive-thru.

“Burger King is a significant employer and the variety of jobs including part-time positions provides opportunities to parents returning to work.

“The business aims for healthy eating and aims to source up to 60 per cent of its products from charitable links.

“The business complies with all existing sustainability regulations and aims to introduce initiatives where possible including using recycled cardboard and LED lighting.

“This is a very sustainable development to the local area.”