Northampton McDonald’s bids to operate 24/7 despite protests when it first opened
A McDonald’s restaurant that prompted 85 letters of objection when it first opened in Northampton is now bidding to open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The two-storey fast food outlet in Kettering Road opened in 2019 after it was given the go-ahead by the then-Northampton Borough Council. Dozens of nearby residents had raised concerns about the impact, including additional traffic.
Councillors gave approval but stated it could not open between midnight and 6am.
Now franchise owner, Kazper Restaurants Limited, has applied to vary its premises licence to allow the restaurant to serve customers and provide late-night refreshment around the clock.
The application, lodged on November 7, 2025, seeks to extend the current permitted hours. At present, the branch is licensed to open from 6am to midnight seven days a week, with late-night refreshment authorised between 11pm and midnight.
If approved, the variation would enable the restaurant to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Residents wishing to support or object to the application must submit their representations in writing to the council’s Licensing Team at One Angel Square, Northampton, NN1 1ED, or by email to [email protected].
All comments must be received no later than December 5, 2025.