A McDonald’s restaurant located on London Road, Bassetts Pole, near Tamworth, has submitted an application to local authorities seeking approval to operate continuously throughout the day and night. Currently restricted to drive-thru service during late-night hours, the restaurant aims to lift this limitation to enable full access to customers during overnight periods.
The application, filed by Aberrant Group Limited and operating under McDonald’s Restaurants, was lodged with North Warwickshire Borough Council on 28 August 2026. It requests a full variation under Section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003 to update the premises licence, particularly the conditions relating to late-night refreshment provision between 11pm and 5am.
If granted, the change would allow the restaurant to match its overnight service access with its daytime operations, removing the current drive-thru-only restriction during late hours. This adjustment is expected to bring increased convenience to customers by allowing on-site service at all times.
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Residents and those who may be affected by this change are invited to submit their views or concerns to the council before the consultation deadline on 25 September 2026. Representations can be made in writing or via email. Contact details for the licensing team are [email protected], telephone 01827 719217, or by post to The Council House, South Street, Atherstone, Warwickshire CV9 1DE.
The application documents are available for inspection at the Council House during office hours from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Arrangements should be made in advance by contacting the Licensing Team.
Key considerations for the council include potential impacts on noise levels, traffic flow, lighting effects, customer behaviour, and litter management around the site. Any benefits, such as employment opportunities and customer convenience, will also be taken into account.
Following the consultation period, the council will carefully review all relevant representations before making a decision, which may involve granting the variation as requested, applying additional conditions, or refusing the application altogether.
It is important to note that knowingly submitting false information in connection with a licensing application is an offence under Section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003 and can result in unlimited fines upon conviction.