RESIDENTS are opposing proposals for a 60-seat McDonald's drive-through restaurant in Biggin Hill.

An application to redevelop the West Kent garage site, on Main Road, has been submitted to Bromley Council for approval.

But residents say the burger chain could lead to traffic congestion, vandalism and litter.

Chairman of Biggin Hill and District Residents' Association David Haslem said: "Potential problems include congestion on Main Road caused by traffic queuing at the site and noise and litter from youngsters, who might be attracted to the area by the restaurant."

But he added: "We want to look at the plans carefully so we can make a decision based on information rather than gut feeling."

Councillor Geoff Gosst, who represents the Biggin Hill ward, said the plans had pros and cons.

He said: "The restaurant would provide employment opportunities and a place for young people to meet but residents feel the development would change the character of the village.

"They also feel a McDonald's would attract more people to the area, which will increase problems of vandalism and litter."

McDonald's spokesman Victoria Hague said: "The proposed restaurant would provide between 50 and 60 full and part-time employment opportunities."

McDonald's representatives discussed the plans with worried residents last night at the Women's Institute, in Lebanon Gardens, Biggin Hill.

A council committee will meet at the end of June to hear the application.