Customers could soon be ordering fried chicken for delivery into the early hours from a Wallington KFC.
K&Z Wallington Limited, which operates the KFC restaurant on Woodcote Road, has applied to extend the venue’s late-night refreshment licence.
Under the proposal, the restaurant would continue operating as a delivery-only service after midnight, with deliveries available until 1am from Monday to Thursday and 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Customers would no longer be able to enter the restaurant or collect orders in person after midnight on weekdays, or after 1am on Friday and Saturday nights.
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The application also seeks permission to open the restaurant earlier each day, moving opening hours forward by an hour from 10.30am to 9.30am.
To address concerns around noise, safety and disruption, the operator has proposed a number of new conditions.
These include ensuring the restaurant becomes strictly delivery-only after midnight, with no walk-ins or collections allowed.
Staff would receive role-specific training covering areas such as emergency procedures, safety and allergen awareness.
A new code of conduct for delivery drivers would also be introduced, requiring them to park legally, switch off engines while waiting, avoid excessive noise and not gather near nearby homes.
Drivers would also be expected to use the bins outside the restaurant to help prevent litter.
The operator has also outlined a range of health and safety measures, including keeping exits and busy areas clear, maintaining non-slip floors and preventing the build-up of combustible materials.
An incident log would be kept at the restaurant to record any reports of crime, disorder, complaints, customer removals or emergency service visits.
Staff would also have clear emergency instructions displayed on site, including guidance on contacting the fire service.
The application will now be considered by Sutton Council’s licensing committee.
