KFC
Councils are currently deciding on licence applications for KFC branches, often involving late-night refreshment hours and resident concerns.
Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted a licence variation for a KFC in September 2026. In the same month, Redbridge Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered a variation for extended operating hours for a KFC in Seven Kings. Earlier, in August 2026, Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee deferred a decision on a new licence for a KFC in Chessington, following significant concerns raised by residents and local councillors.
Concerns about public nuisance and crime were also raised by residents and a ward councillor in July 2026, when Kingston upon Thames Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted a new licence for a KFC in New Malden with strict conditions. Sutton Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered a licence application for a KFC in Worcester Park in August 2026.
Key facts
- Kingston upon Thames Council deferred a decision on a new KFC licence in Chessington in August 2026. Source
- The Chessington KFC application sought late-night refreshments until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. Source
- Kingston upon Thames Council granted a new licence for a KFC in New Malden in July 2026. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.