Middletons Steakhouse & Grill, the East Anglia-based group, has secured its seventh site.

The Stephen Hutton-led group has submitted a planning application for three empty units in Peterborough’s Bridge Street.

It follows last month’s opening of its site in Leicester.

Hutton told the Peterborough Telegraph: “Our original restaurant is in King’s Lynn and we are now in Leicester and Milton Keynes - so Peterborough sits right in the middle.

“It is one of the fastest growing towns in the country and has fantastic transport links.

“We have also seen all the other brands that have been attracted to Peterborough - plus the city centre does not have a steakhouse.

“It is the perfect location.”