Bracknell Forest Council has approved a car‑park management plan that clears the way for the KFC drive‑thru on Bagshot Road to extend its opening hours until 2am.
Council sets conditions to protect nearby homes
The planning authority accepted the management plan after requiring controls designed to prevent noise and disturbance for residents in nearby Glebewood. The document sets out how parking and vehicle movements will be regulated between 11pm and 2am, with orders taken only via the drive‑thru lane.
Key measures included in the approved plan require that customers and delivery app drivers must not park on the site after 11pm. Staff are to park in the southernmost aisle before the extended hours begin so cars do not congregate near adjoining housing. Automatic number plate recognition cameras will enforce a reduced maximum stay in the car park overnight, while physical controls such as signage, cones and retractable bollards will cordon off areas and remind drivers they should not remain on site.
- Orders will be taken only via the drive‑thru lane between 11pm and 2am.
- Delivery drivers and customers are prohibited from parking within the site after 11pm.
- Staff parking will be located in the southernmost aisle prior to the start of extended hours.
- ANPR cameras will monitor and enforce shorter maximum stays overnight.
- Signage and physical barriers will be used to prevent lingering on site.
Monitoring and review built into the approval
Staff are expected to monitor the car park and ask any drivers who linger to leave promptly and keep noise to a minimum. The plan also includes a review mechanism: if the council records complaints after the change, the measures can be strengthened within a month.
With the car‑park management plan approved, only formal discharge steps on planning conditions remain before the extended hours can be fully implemented.
| Issue | Measure |
|---|---|
| Late‑night ordering | Orders taken via drive‑thru lane only (11pm–2am) |
| On‑site parking after 11pm | Prohibited for customers and delivery drivers; staff to use southernmost aisle |
| Enforcement | ANPR cameras, signage, cones and retractable bollards |
| Complaint response | Review and strengthen measures within one month if council complaints arise |
A spokesperson for KFC has been approached for comment.
The decision illustrates how local planning controls are being used to balance the commercial interests of late‑night operators with the quality of life of nearby residents. For households in the immediate area, the practical effect will depend on how rigorously the management plan is enforced and whether the additional monitoring provisions swiftly address any issues that arise.
Any final implementation will also depend on the completion of outstanding administrative steps required to discharge the remaining planning conditions.
