Anger over plans for burger restaurant to stay open late as residents say ‘we can’t sleep’

Coventry residents have spoken of their fears over plans for a burger joint to stay open until midnight. People who live near Burger Boi on Daventry Road say it will bring noise problems and some say their sleep is already being affected.

Councilors said local residents were “very concerned” and also highlighted parking problems on the road opposite the fast food. A Burger Boi spokesperson says it takes these concerns “very seriously” and will make any necessary changes to reduce late-night noise.

They are committed to working on solutions for parking problems in the area. Locals are opposing the company’s plans to serve food until 12pm, an hour later than it can now, with more than 30 people signing a petition against the offer.

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Fears of noise issues if later hours agree

People living near the local burger joint and councilors spoke to the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) about the issues. Resident Elizabeth Treacy said: “With motorbikes revving and people hovering outside Burger Boi in the early hours, my sleep was and is being disturbed.

“I noticed that on these evenings, the next day was more difficult.” She said her level of focus and concentration were affected by the fatigue.

She added: “If this license is granted, my concern would certainly be that this would get a lot worse than it already is.” Another resident said they had the same concerns and claimed that due to the lack of pass trade, “there will be delivery drivers” if the outlet opens later.

“I wake up at 5.30, I need to sleep without listening to that noise,” they added. A third person who lives near the site said: “My wife is recovering from a serious illness and keeping her awake past 11am will have a negative impact on her recovery.

“There will be rowdy people leaving the pub at closing time and visiting Burger Boi. Afterwards, people will eat in their cars and dump their rubbish in Daintree Croft.

“Deliveries will be late and there will be more disruption after 11am,” they added. Councilor Roger Bailey (Conservative) said residents were “very concerned” about what could happen if the extension is granted, “making the situation even more of a problem than it already is”.

Residents consider it not only a nuisance because of the “noise” but also cars “blocking” a ridge, he added. Cllr Bailey said he had seen cars believed to be from customers or delivery drivers parked on double yellow lines on the road.

He witnessed the struggle of a disabled person due to cars standing on the pavement and blocking the path. Cllr Barbara Mosterman, also from the opposition Conservative group, added that the “lack of parking” was causing the problems.

Of the extended schedule, she said, “This is harmful to the residents of the area, it just causes disruption during (the time) you need to rest.” Burger Boi opened two years ago and is in a small strip of shops with two other takeaways alongside.

The full statement of the fast food chain

A Burger Boi spokesperson said: “We take these concerns very seriously and are committed to being good neighbors within the community that we personally feel such a big part of. The reasoning behind us requesting to open later is due to requests and feedback. from our customers asking us to extend our offer for further periods, an opportunity we felt we had to explore due to such requests from our customers, an opportunity that would provide more staff hours and new places to work in this process.

“Since launching in Coventry in February 2022, we have always done our part to fully integrate into the community, offering new employment opportunities, always looking to receive feedback from our neighbors as our aim is always to ‘wow’ the people of Coventry with our help. premium product. We have served over 130,000 Coventry locals since our inception, with many of our loyal repeat customers being our neighbors and surrounding residents.

“Our priorities will always be to work with the community to best showcase our brand and deliver a positive impact on the local community as well as the wider residents of Coventry. We are a very professional outfit with 16 locations in the UK and will be in 25 locations by the end of this year and fifty locations by 2026.

“This level of expansion wouldn’t be possible without all the hard work we put in to benefit the residents and communities in which our stores preside, and by taking all feedback we can go a long way to best optimize our service. We understand that noise from further activity at the restaurant may be a concern for potential disruptions and we will work to address all concerns in a responsible manner should further opening commence.

“Our current extraction system is equipped with a noise control unit to minimize and reduce rolling noise. We would regularly review our hours of operation and make any necessary adjustments to mitigate noise levels during night operations.

“We will be working on solutions to address parking issues, including communicating with our customers and delivery drivers to ensure they are mindful of where they park. Our aim is to minimize any disruption to residents and ensure that everyone can coexist peacefully. relationship with the community and strive to be a positive presence in the neighborhood”.

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