The new restaurant is very close to homes in Ferriby Court

By Hugh Fort

Neighbours have complained diners can see into their homes. Credit:UGC TMS

People living just metres from Bracknell's new McDonald's say it has led to a "total invasion of privacy" as diners can see into their homes.

Families living in Ferriby Court say the restaurant is so close they can see people tucking into their Big Macs and McChicken Sandwiches.

But more even more concerning to them is the fact the restaurant in High Street has a large viewing window upstairs, which they say means customers can see directly into their homes.

One woman, Shelley Burns, who has MS, told getreading: "It's a bit of a nightmare - the restaurant is so close.

"We reckon there is an 11 metre gap between it and the front door.

"I get very tired due to my condition, but I've found myself constantly having to hide while I'm doing things at home.

"There are times where I feel I can't go into some rooms because people are looking in from the restaurant.

"I feel it's a total invasion of privacy."

She urged the fast food giant to consider frosting its viewing window so its customers couldn't see into the homes.

She added: "Frosting the window would help, we can't really do anything about the restaurant being there.

"We weren't told this was happening, no-one wrote to us to let us know a new restaurant was going to be plonked outside our front doors."

The flats, which are run by Silva Homes, are one of the last remaining parts of the "old" Bracknell town centre, most of which was demolished to make way for The Lexicon shopping centre which opened in September 2017.

There is some encouragement for the people of Ferriby Court, as McDonald's staff have met them and listed to their concerns.

The company has not confirmed whether any changes will be made yet.

A McDonald's spokesman said: "We take our responsibility to the communities around our restaurant very seriously, and recently met with local residents to take on board feedback and ensure we continue to be a good neighbour.”