McDonald’s to open on Melbourne street once dubbed ‘world’s coolest’ after winning legal challenge
Summary
McDonald’s won a legal case allowing it to open a 24/7 takeaway restaurant on High Street in Northcote, Melbourne. The local council had tried to block the plan, but a tribunal ruled that McDonald’s can use the site, which already had permission to be a cafe or restaurant.Key Facts
- McDonald’s wants to open a 24/7 takeaway store at 323 High Street, Northcote.
- Darebin council voted 6-3 to reject McDonald’s application in November 2023.
- Over 11,000 people signed a petition opposing McDonald’s, saying it would harm the street’s character.
- Victoria’s Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) ruled the permission for a cafe or restaurant applies no matter the operator.
- The site is in a commercial zone, so a planning permit isn’t needed for retail or restaurant use.
- The site has been vacant for years and suffered vandalism and trespassing.
- The tribunal said a McDonald’s would improve the area’s safety and activity.
- The new store is expected to create about 200 jobs in construction and operation.
- Time Out magazine named High Street the “world’s coolest” street in 2024.
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