KFC's extended hours bid rejected over boy racer concerns

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 15:05 · Archive

KFC has been denied permission to extend opening hours at its Trowbridge restaurant due to concerns about anti-social behaviour.

KFC applied to extend opening hours at its restaurant at Spitfire Retail Park in Trowbridge, off Bradley Road. The company initially sought permission for late-night refreshment until 5am seven days a week, but substantially reduced the hours sought following objections. The revised proposal would have allowed customers, deliveries and the drive-through access until midnight, with the drive-through and delivery collections continuing until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Counsellors and police opposed the application, citing existing anti-social behaviour at the location. Councillor Denise Bates for the Drynham ward told a licensing hearing that residents had reported problems in the area. "Residents have highlighted the history of anti-social behaviour associated with this area," she said. "This is a fact, including late-night noise, engine revving, street racing, loud music and other disturbances." She expressed concern that extending operating hours further into the night would increase these problems and harm local people's quality of life.

Richard Tottle, Wiltshire Police's Alcohol Licensing Officer for West Wiltshire, warned that the retail park could attract 'boy racer groups'. The licensing hearing resulted in the rejection of KFC's application.

How it is being reported

• US fried chicken chain brutally told 'no' because of Trowbridge boy racersA fast food restaurant has lost its bid for extended opening hours after councillors were told the takeaway's car park has a history of attracting “boy racers” and could become a magnet for more late-night anti-social behaviour.Gazette & Herald · 4 Nov, 14:40
• US fried chicken chain brutally told 'no' because of Trowbridge boy racersA fast food restaurant has lost its bid for extended opening hours after councillors were told the takeaway's car park has a history of attracting “boy racers” and could become a magnet for more late-night anti-social behaviour.Wiltshire Times · 4 Nov, 14:40

In this story: KFC · Trowbridge · Spitfire Retail Park · Denise Bates · Wiltshire Council · Wiltshire Police

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