Fresh plans to add a second drive-through fast-food restaurant to a prominent site at a busy roundabout in Bradford have been lodged.

Franchisee group QFM was behind the opening of a KFC at the junction of Odsal Road and Halifax Road shortly before Christmas.

Now the firm has applied to build a drive-through Taco Bell on an unused portion of land at the back of the same site and to remodel the car park.

A bid to add a number of advertising signs for both restaurants has also been submitted to Bradford Council planners for the site which used to be home to former police station Wiltex House.

Documents suggest the Taco Bell, which would be the first drive-through for the brand in West Yorkshire, would create 12 full time equivalent jobs.

The KFC development has not been without its controversy, having initially been turned down by councillors amid concerns that the business would lead to dangerous traffic conditions as the site was so near the busy roundabout.

Local councillor David Green (Lab, Wibsey) said residents and councillors would need “reassurances” over this latest venture, given ongoing concerns.

He told the Telegraph & Argus: “It’s fair to say that the KFC has not been without problems for local residents.

“We have been dealing with complaints and concerns about traffic, noise and litter and trying to get KFC to take responsibility for litter in the immediate area.

“I think another drive-through takeaway, particularly one that is closer to houses in the area, is a cause for concern, given the current experiences of people living nearby.”

He added that KFC had taken action already, but that there were still ongoing issues. He also said it was not that long ago that KFC applied to extend its opening hours, until 5am seven days a week, but that bid had been withdrawn ahead of the licensing panel meeting. Groundworks began on site for the KFC in May 2017, two years after QFM was successful in getting Council planners’ decision to refuse permission overturned.

The site had been vacant for a number of years. Shortly after the fast-food chicken chain opened a gang of youths caused more than £11,000 of damage after being asked to leave. Around 20 teenagers had been told to leave after they refused to stop using bad language in front of children in the restaurant.

They went on to smash windows and throw furniture in the incident which happened at around 8pm on February 1. Three teenagers were charged with criminal damage and affray. One of the males who was charged admitted the offences and was given a fine and community order. The other two are to face trial later this year.

Both KFC and Taco Bell have been approached for a comment.