A highly anticipated restaurant is one step closer to opening as it gets given the green light to put up its signage.

Nando's was confirmed to be coming to Taplow's Bishops Centre in January, where it will move into the former Frankie & Benny's unit.

The branding has already been added to the Bishop's Centre sign, which already boasts the likes of Tesco, Nike and TK Maxx.

A spokesperson from the fast food giant previously said: "We’re excited to be bringing the heat to Maidenhead with our new restaurant in Taplow, set to open in 2024.

"Our team is busy getting our brand-new restaurant ready to welcome our new customers and serve our iconic PERi-PERi flavour."

Plans for the new shopfront, signage and outside seating area have now been approved by Buckinghamshire Council.

The plans include a mechanical plant, "modest" alterations to the exterior of the restaurant and an external seating area to the front of the unit, as well as new and replacement signage. 

An access hatch has also been planned, which will facilitate takeaway collections away from the customer areas.

To the front, 12 planters are proposed to enclose the seating area, which Nando's hopes to replace with new furniture.

Nando's hopes to deliver a "high quality, vibrant restaurant unit" with signage incorporating their signature red colour and large vinyl heart.

Now the restaurant has been given the green light, it can put the signs up.

Nando's will next have to apply for advertisement permission in five years.

On March 29, Nando's was given a license to operate from 7am to 0:30am, including alcohol-selling hours of 11am to midnight.

Nando's has been approached for a predicted opening date.