McDonalds on Newmarket Road Seeks Longer Opening Hours
A McDonalds branch on the busy Newmarket Road in Cambridge is applying to extend its opening hours from 7am–11pm to 6am–11pm daily. This would add one extra hour of operation in the morning.
Previous Attempts and Current Proposal
The branch has previously tried twice to extend its hours but was refused.
On behalf of McDonalds, Savills submitted the application emphasizing that the earlier opening hour would not cause unacceptable disturbance to local residents.
Supporting Points from Savills
- Nearby businesses have varied opening times; for instance, Papa Johns operates until 3am every day.
- The application seeks only a modest extension by one hour in the morning.
- No complaints have been reported regarding current opening times, supporting the case for the extension.
- The restaurant receives most customers during early morning hours, indicating economic benefits for the extra hour.
“This application simply seeks to extend the trading hours by an additional hour from that which is currently approved. We therefore anticipate that the proposal is entirely acceptable in terms of the extra hour of operation in the early morning trading period as no complaints have been received.”
Economic Impact
According to Savills, the earlier opening time would bring economic advantages by accommodating the bulk of customers who arrive early.
The extended hours aim to better serve customer demand while aligning with surrounding businesses' trading patterns.
Author’s Summary
McDonalds on Newmarket Road in Cambridge seeks permission to open an hour earlier each day, with assurances it won’t disturb neighbors and will boost early-morning business.