Tom Brake has joined the campaign to try and stop the fast-food outlet McDonald's being built in Stafford Road, Wallington.

The proposed development, on the site of the former BP petrol station, includes a two-storey late-night drive-through McDonald’s restaurant, an outdoor dining area, 44 car parking spaces and illuminated signs for adverts.

On Saturday Mr Brake met with over 40 campaigners in Stafford Road who voiced their concerns about the planning application submitted to Sutton Council.

Mr Brake said: “Many constituents have contacted me to express their concerns about the impact of this fast-food restaurant, if it is built, on the quality of local lives and the local environment.

"The overwhelming majority of residents I have spoken to are against it.

“This is why I am getting behind the local residents and will support the campaign to stop McDonald’s from coming to Stafford Road.”

Residents have been collecting signatures for their petition to block the application.
They argue that the development could bring increased congestion, traffic, littering and noise on an already busy road.

The campaigners, backed by Tom Brake MP and Councillor Jayne McCoy, the council’s housing and economy spokesman, have already gathered over 1,000 signatures.

They are planning on presenting the petition to the council’s planning department.