The rise of apps such as Deliveroo allows diners to eat gourmet food in the comfort of their own homes. But that could be in jeopardy after one council said it will change its planning rules following noise complaints from well-heeled residents.

Westminster City Council says congregating moped drivers are causing a disturbance to locals - and it plans to crack down on restaurants who are branching out into home delivery.

It says it has 3,000 restaurants in the space of just a few miles and needs to limit the number of delivery drivers to preserve the peace and prevent "traffic chaos".

The refined taste of west Londoners mean the change won't only affect fast food joints as several top restaurants have also begun making home deliveries, including at least one Michelin-starred chef.

The change, which is due to be implemented in the spring, means that restaurants who frequently make deliveries, to the extent that they are no longer a "secondary use", will have to apply for planning permission to allow them to continue.

They would also have to show that they are working to minimise disruption in local neighbourhoods, and could face enforcement action if they fail to comply.