Leicester Square McDonald's licence extension
Westminster City Council is considering an application to extend the Leicester Square McDonald's late-night refreshment licence to 5am, facing objections from authorities.
An application was submitted in July 2026 by Capital Arches Group Limited to extend the late-night refreshment licence for McDonald's at 48 Leicester Square, seeking to allow 24-hour trading until 5am, seven days a week. The current licence permits late-night refreshment until 3am.
Westminster City Council's Licensing Authority, the Metropolitan Police, and the Environmental Health Service have raised objections to the proposed extension. Their concerns relate to potential increases in crime, disorder, and public nuisance within the West End Cumulative Impact Zone. No further meetings or decisions regarding this application have been announced.
Key facts
- Capital Arches Group Limited submitted an application to extend the licence for McDonald's at 48 Leicester Square in July 2026. Source
- The application seeks to extend the late-night refreshment licence until 5am, seven days a week. Source
- Westminster City Council's Licensing Authority, the Metropolitan Police, and the Environmental Health Service have objected. Source
- Objections cite concerns over potential increases in crime, disorder, and public nuisance. Source
- The restaurant's current licence permits late-night refreshment until 3am. Source
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