A new drive-thru McDonald’s in Bradley Stoke has been granted a 24/7 food licence despite objections from dozens of neighbours. Residents and councillors fear the restaurant at Willow Brook shopping centre will cause “untold misery” for people living nearby with increased noise, light, litter, boy racers and antisocial behaviour through the night.
But South Gloucestershire Council licensing sub-committee approved the fast-food giant’s application to serve hot food and hot drinks around the clock after hearing none of the authorities, including the police, environmental health and trading standards, had any concerns. Some of the 37 residents who lodged objections made impassioned pleas to the panel during an at-times fractious hearing at Kingswood civic centre on Tuesday (September 6) with one councillor pointing out there are no other 24/7 McDonald''s in South Gloucestershire.
Bradley Stoke South ward Conservative Cllr Roger Avenin told the meeting: “The area is primarily residential with a few shops. It's not a commercial park. This will severely impact residents. No wonder residents are up in arms.
