A McDonald’s restaurant in Newbridge has been give permission to open 24 hours a day.
Councillors approved proposals at a planning meeting on April 9 and the 24 hour opening of the restaurant on Bridge Street will be trialled for a year.
Some residents objected to the extended opening claiming it would increase antisocial behaviour in the area, but councillors felt the year’s trial will discover whether the concerns are justified.
Claims it would increase noise and light pollution were also dismissed.
The Caerphilly branch of McDonald’s has also recently announced the creation of 20 extra jobs after an expansion to its car park.
Caerphilly cbc beggars belief. No one wanted this in the first place without letting them open 24 hours a day. Caerphilly got the cheek to go on about e-cigarettes which are to help people give up smoking cigarettes but they obviously don’t care about obesity. Unbelieveable!
If no one wanted this in the first place, Mcdonalds would have no customers and therefore would close not wanting to open 24 hours. I personally think the councillors have been responsible in granting permission for a 12 month trail period. During this time the establishment and surrounding area can be monitored for increased crime and noise, before a decision is made one way or the other.
They charge for car parks at beauty spots but encourage obesity.