McDonald's North Parramatta site to get 350 units
A western Sydney McDonald’s — which is on a site currently described as an “eyesore” — is set to be demolished to make way for hundreds of apartments and a new double-storey eatery.
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Plans to transform the North Parramatta McDonald’s site into a 350-unit complex under an urban renewal project are gathering pace.
Parramatta Council is reviewing McDonald’s and Stockland’s application to change planning controls for the run-down site at the corner of Victoria Rd and Church St.
The complex would be up to 31 storeys on a 1565sq m site and comprise one, two and three-bedroom apartments.
The new McDonald’s restaurant, the major retail fixture of the development, will comprise two levels of seating, a PlayPlace, McCafe and a dual-lane drive through.
Stockland lodged its original plans with the council in August 2018 and an amended version was submitted in November.
The plans are due to be discussed with councillors and staff next month. A planning panel will then provide advice to the council on whether the proposal will proceed.
Parramatta councillor Pierre Esber said the redevelopment was needed for the site.
“It’s an eyesore and a gateway to Parramatta,’’ he said.
“It needs refurbishment.’’
Stockland’s chief executive officer Mark Steinhart said the development would be well connected to Parramatta’s infrastructure such as Bankwest Stadium and the light rail, which is due to open in 2023.
“This proposed project aligns with our residential strategy to develop high quality, liveable, affordable and walkable homes in a community setting, and pending approvals, enables us to expand our exposure to the strong Sydney apartment market,’’ he said.
McDonald’s senior development director John Banniser said the plans were one of the first mixed-use developments for which McDonald’s had contributed to the design.
“This partnership presents an opportunity to progress our apartments strategy in a connected, walkable urban area with nationally significant infrastructure investment and development currently underway, and schools, university and a hospital nearby,” he said.
A Stockland spokeswoman said the project was subject to rezoning and planning approvals.
“We are working closely with our partner, McDonald’s, and council on our proposal and we will provide updates on next steps and future development time frames when available later this year,’’ she said.