A FAST food giant has submitted a late-night licensing application for one of its Bradford restaurants.

Councillors are to discuss Mulcroft Limited’s application, which seeks permission to open the new KFC outlet at Odsal Top between 11pm until 5am seven days a week, making its hours of operation 10am until 5am.

The restaurant opened its doors just before Christmas, following a lengthy battle between developers and Bradford Council.

In 2015, the Telegraph & Argus reported councillors had gone against the advice of officers when they refused the scheme the year before.

They were concerned that the business would lead to dangerous traffic conditions as the site was so near to the busy roundabout.

They also thought that opening until 11pm, seven nights a week, would be detrimental to those living in neighbouring homes.

The prominent site, which formerly housed a snooker hall and police station, had been vacant for some years.

A report to the Licensing Panel outlines how ‘licensing objectives’ would be addressed.

It says the prevention of crime and disorder will be achieved by CCTV cameras, which will also ensure public safety.

The footage will be monitored by a security company.

It says public safety will also be achieved by the restaurant operating to building and fire regulations, with the store keeping a health and safety folder.

It is also risk assessed, with fire risk assessments carried out.

Disabled car parking spaces are also included.

The report says the above, plus litter bins in the restaurant and car park and frequent litter picks, will prevent public nuisance and all of the above will help to protect children from harm.

One objection has been submitted from a nearby resident in response to the application.

It says: “This is a predominantly residential area and the extra noise through both people and traffic will cause disturbance through the night.”

Councillor David Green (Lab, Wibsey) said while he personally had not received any representations from the local community, he said the licensing committee “has to consider” how close the KFC is to a number of residential houses.

Cllr Green said the committee may be minded to grant a temporary licence to see if any concerns are borne out.

Councillors have three options available to them.

They can grant the licence, as applied for, subject to any mandatory conditions and precautions set out. They could grant the licence and make it subject to additional conditions or they could refuse the application. Mulcroft Limited declined to comment.