McDonald's Restaurants Limited
Councils are currently deciding on late-night licensing applications for McDonald's restaurants.
Tower Hamlets Council's Licensing Sub Committee granted a late-night licence for a McDonald's restaurant at 2 Trafalgar Way on 01 October 2026. This permits the premises to serve late-night refreshment until 5am daily, operating 24 hours. A local resident had raised objections concerning potential noise, litter, and public safety issues.
Hillingdon Council's Licensing Committee is scheduled to discuss this topic on 08 October 2026. Councils consider applications from McDonald's Restaurants Limited, a global chain of fast-food restaurants, for various operational permissions, such as late-night opening hours.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets Council granted a late-night licence for McDonald's at 2 Trafalgar Way on 01 October 2026. Source
- The licence permits the McDonald's at 2 Trafalgar Way to serve late-night refreshment until 5am daily. Source
- A local resident objected to the Tower Hamlets application citing noise, litter, and public safety concerns. Source
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