KFC Worcester Park seeks 3am weekend deliveries despite resident noise complaints
Sutton Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee will decide on 10 August whether to approve later operating hours
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Residents of Central Road in Worcester Park could face later nights if a KFC delivery extension is approved. The branch at 114 Central Road has applied to Sutton Council to extend its operating hours for deliveries, allowing it to serve customers until 1am from Monday to Thursday and 3am on Fridays and Saturdays.
The application, submitted by franchise operator K&Z South London Ltd, restricts in-person collections after midnight on weekdays and 1am on weekends. Deliveries would continue during the extended hours, but the dining area would close to the public.
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Residents raise noise and enforcement concerns
More than two dozen residents have formally objected to the plans, citing fears over increased noise levels. Objections, published ahead of the 10 August Licensing Sub-Committee meeting, describe existing disturbances as disruptive to sleep and well-being.
One resident, whose name was redacted in council documents, said the current noise was already distressing. They asked, "What will happen when there is no ambient noise to disperse the impact of activities?" Another warned of "deafening engine noise" from mopeds starting, idling, and revving late into the night.
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It has not been considered [how] the people that live on this residential road will be affected, and it will have an adverse effect on them and will be intolerable.
Anonymous resident, in objection to Sutton Council
Residents also raised concerns about the impact on children and neurodivergent individuals. One objector said the noise could affect their child’s ability to sleep, while another described sleep deprivation as "a form of abuse."
Some fear the branch could become a late-night delivery hub, attracting couriers from a wider area. The nearest comparable drive-thru offering late-night deliveries is in Colliers Wood, approximately five miles away.
Operator proposes code of conduct for drivers
K&Z South London Ltd has defended the application, proposing a code of conduct for delivery drivers. The measures include requiring drivers to switch off engines and avoid congregating while waiting for orders. However, residents have questioned how the rules will be enforced and what oversight Sutton Council will have.
No formal objections have been submitted by responsible authorities, including the Metropolitan Police and Environmental Health. The Licensing Sub-Committee will hear representations from both the operator and objectors on 10 August. A decision is expected within five working days of the hearing.
What happens next
Sutton Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee will consider the application on 10 August. Residents who wish to make further representations can submit them before the meeting. The council has not indicated whether it will hold a public session or accept late objections.
If approved, the extended hours would come into effect immediately. If refused, K&Z South London Ltd could appeal the decision or submit a revised application with amended conditions.
Questions this report answers
+What are the proposed new delivery hours for KFC in Worcester Park?
The application seeks to extend delivery hours to 1am from Monday to Thursday and 3am on Fridays and Saturdays. The dining area would close to the public after midnight on weekdays and 1am on weekends, but deliveries would continue.
+How many residents have objected to the KFC delivery extension?
More than 25 residents have formally objected to Sutton Council. They cite noise from mopeds, shouting, and engine revving as key concerns, particularly for children and neurodivergent individuals living nearby.
+When will Sutton Council decide on the KFC delivery hours application?
Sutton Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee will consider the application on 10 August. A decision is expected within five working days of the hearing, though the council has not confirmed whether it will hold a public session.
+What has KFC proposed to address resident concerns about noise?
K&Z South London Ltd, the franchise operator, has proposed a code of conduct for delivery drivers. It includes rules to switch off engines and avoid congregating while waiting for orders. Residents have questioned how the measures will be enforced.
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