New $2.3m Hungry Jack’s restaurant proposed for Brookvale
A development application for a Hungry Jack’s restaurant at Brookvale has been submitted to the council after a McDonald’s and KFC close in the northern beaches.
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Fast food giant Hungry Jack’s is making plans to open a 24/7 take away food and drinks premises in Brookvale, just a five minutes walk from Brookvale Oval.
A development application was submitted to Northern Beaches Council last week, seeking consent for the demolition of a warehouse and construction of a new building on 744-748 Pittwater Rd.
If the $2.3 million development is approved, it will bring more fast food options to the northern beaches after two other fast food restaurants recently closed.
Planning documents reveal the site will have an internal dining area with 46 seats and a drive-thru for customers.
In a public report by Urbis prepared on behalf of Hungry Jack’s, it notes the proposed development is in the public’s interest.
“Hungry Jack’s Pty Ltd are an Australian owned organisation highly experienced in the management and operation of take away food and drink premises across Australia,” the report states.
“The demolition of vacant buildings and proposed scheme provides a positive impact on the public domain through and overall improved streetscape.
“The increased direct employment provided by the proposal will increase access to full time, part time and casual work.”
Former police officer and Northern Beaches councillor David Walton said the plans bring both benefits and disadvantages to the northern beaches.
“I know that Hungry Jack’s plan to employ many locals, including young people, and will provide them with good training in customer service and hospitality whilst they undertake secondary or tertiary education,” Cr Walton said.
He also noted while Hungry Jack’s is a lawful business and “often a good corporate citizen,” he said fast food can have a potential impact on people’s health.
“Northern Beaches residents have to be mindful that some fast foods have the potential to detract from their health and wellbeing. This is will no doubt will be the case for workers in the Brookvale area and its surrounds.
“We have seen that the changing demands of residents, which has resulted in the closure of McDonald’s and KFC in the Manly area. There is a movement on the Northern Beaches towards healthier foods and less plastics in their packaging, which is a very good thing.
“With these issues in mind, I support Hungry Jack’s in their plans to open in Brookvale and in continuing to be a good corporate citizen.”
The Manly Daily approached Hungry Jack’s for comment but the company didn’t care to respond.
The Northern Beaches Council are yet to assess the application, with public submissions now open.