A BAKERY chain is set to open a drive-through in a South Lakeland town has been granted permission to open 18 hours a day. 

Greggs was seeking 'increased flexibility' for its site at Ulverston's Beehive Business Park, situated off the A590, 'to meet the needs of motorists and those working and living within the vicinity of the site'.

An application to vary a planning condition that would allow the store to open between 5am and 11pm, seven days a week, has now been granted by South Lakeland District Council. 

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Residents have been sharing their delight after reading the news that Greggs drive-through will be open for longer.

Katherine Herbert said: "Yay bring on the bacon rolls pre-holidays."

Phil Dowlings said: "24 hours would be great."

Stuart Farghar said: "Splendid get it open."

Helen Cummings said: "I never go there but can understand the concern of nearby residents."

Julie McKenna said: "Perfect times for me! Bring it on - food on the way to work, food on the way back."

Emma Ferrie said: "Great news! Thought drive-thru had been shelved. Great hours for the shift workers."

Gary Harvey said: "Great to pick up food as you leave barrow early enough to go to places with shops."

Taya McBain said: "Joanna McBain we’d be there everyday."

Jack Jarvis said: "Following McDs lead, Starbucks will do exactly the same after it is built."

Billy Baird said: "Brilliant. McDonald's needs some competition."

Steven Thomason said: "Yes. 5am is good for getting my food before my shift starts. Nothing much elsewhere is open at that time."

Julie Shaw said: "Brilliant love their food."