FURIOUS Barrhead residents have hit out over late-night opening plans for the town's McDonald's.

It comes after we previously reported that franchisee Jim McLean asked the local authority for a late-hours catering licence for the restaurant, however, locals living near the eatery raised fears over anti-social behaviour.

At the council meeting last month, committee members delayed making a decision on the application to allow for a site visit.

While at the meeting, one resident living near the venue claimed the plans to keep the burger joint premises and drive-thru open from 11pm until 5am would attract "undesirables".

On top of that, officials had received 18 letters of objection to the application, which raised concerns over "undue public nuisance and threat to public order and safety arising from night-time custom".

However, Police Scotland did not object to the bid.

Now, furious locals have expressed their opinion over the proposal on social media.

One fumed: "No need for it - just more noise and rubbish to clean up."

Another chimed: "I don't think it's a good idea to be open till that time. 

"People stay so near it - it's too much to put up with, asking for trouble."

While another added: "No need for it at that time.

"Last thing the neighbours over the road from it need."

A decision on the controversial bid was expected to be made at a meeting earlier this month.

However, a council spokesperson said it had been moved as the applicant/their agent was unavailable.

It is now expected to go before councillors next month, with the next licensing committee scheduled to meet on Tuesday, November 7.

A spokesperson for McDonald's said: "Our Barrhead restaurant has applied for a 24-hour license in order to continue to best serve the local community.

"We are committed to working together with the council and local residents to address any concerns and look forward to hearing more on the committee's decision in due course."

What are your thoughts on the plans? Get in touch: Ben.waddell@newsquest.co.uk