A GROUP of residents have voided their anger over plans to erect 30 Mcdonald’s signs on a leafy highway over fears they could "decrease the value of homes."

More than 200 people have objected to a planning application to install various site signage on Prenton Way opposite the M53, saying it will impact the views from their property.

However their issues with the fast-food chain go deeper than that, as the signs relate to plans for a 24-hour branch that hundreds opposed earlier this year.

A huge two storey McDonald’s is being built off junction three of the motorway after Wirral Council planners gave plans the green light in May,

This upset more than 300 locals who feared it will put children in danger and become 'Wirral‘s service station.'

A petition handed in by residents raised more than 20 complaints, including an increase in litter, noise disturbance, congestion and potential danger to pedestrians due to more traffic.

The objectors also claimed that there could be “antisocial behaviour that McDonald’s has a tendency to attract”, specifying “boy racers and trouble making”, and attracting potential pests to an area “already suffering from problems with rats and seagulls."

Petitioners also raised concern it would encourage local children to eat unhealthy food and have a “negative and long-lasting impact on the NHS.”

However, councillors on the planning committee said those objections “didn’t appear to be planning reasons” and may not “stand up” if the application were to be refused and the case went to appeal.

An application for 30 signs relating to the controversial restaurant was given the go-ahead at a planning meeting in Wallasey Town Hall on Thursday.

Chair of the meeting, Cllr Stuart Kelly, said he suspected the majority of opposition was related to the planning committee’s decision to allow the restaurant to be built in the first place.

There were no objectors present at last night’s meeting, but documents say the bulk of the 219 objections cite the erection of a new McDonald’s restaurant as their main concern.

However, other reasons against the signage included the impact it would have on house prices and the possibility that the signs will distract highway users.

An representative from the fast-food giant was not present at the planning meeting.

However they have previously defended their plans for the huge 24 hour restaurant, saying it will bring 65 jobs to Birkenhead and provide a safe and responsible environment for customers and staff.

Speaking at the meeting where the restaurant was confirmed, franchisee Paul Griffiths who said the firm works “really hard” against litter problems, with staff carrying out regular ‘litter walks’ and clear-ups.

In terms of antisocial behaviour, he said: “It’s absolutely imperative we are part of the community. It’s so important for our customers and neighbours, and really important to our business.”