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Council approves earlier opening for McDonald's near Ilkley

McDonalds opened on Coutances Way in Burley in Wharfedale in 2024.

McDonald’s on Coutances Way now opens at 6.30am every day after Bradford Council approved an earlier start.

The restaurant, on the A65 between Ilkley and Burley in Wharfedale, brought its opening time forward by 90 minutes on Sunday (8th November).

The previous planning condition set an 8am start.

The change varies a condition dating back to 2007, when the council gave the site permission to sell takeaway food alongside restaurant meals.

The council approved the new hours on 5th November, with hot food takeaway sales still permitted until midnight.

People who backed the application said the earlier start would give customers more choice for breakfast.

Those who objected raised concerns about litter, traffic on the A65 and the impact on neighbours.

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