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Darebin Council blocked a McDonald’s on Northcote’s High Street over concerns about local character, health, and precedent.
Darebin Council has rejected a proposal to build a McDonald’s on Northcote’s High Street, citing concerns over local character, health, and the area’s unique identity.
Officials and residents argued the addition of another fast-food outlet near a school and existing McDonald’s would harm the neighborhood’s culture and set a precedent.
Three councillors opposed the rejection, citing limited planning grounds, potential legal costs, and the project’s role in upgrading a deteriorated building.
McDonald’s said the plan involved minimal construction and would create local jobs.
The land, sold in 2006 with a public walkway covenant, was previously home to a restaurant destroyed by fire in 2023.
An appeal is possible, but the council declined to comment on outcomes.
El Consejo de Darebin bloqueó un McDonald's en Northcote's High Street por preocupaciones sobre el carácter local, la salud y los precedentes.