Claremont McDonalds proposal rejected by Glenorchy City Council

Plans for a 24 hour Maccas in Claremont cooked up a big helping of discontent, but now residents can breathe a sigh of relief. Why it’s been refused.

Lady Clark Ave was the proposed site of the new store. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

The Glenorchy City Council has rejected plans for a new drive through McDonalds in Claremont, a proposal which sparked backlash from the community.

The fast food giant hoped to get the green light for a new franchise at 8-10 Main Road in Claremont, which is a residential zone.

But members of the community were quick to voice their opposition, raising concerns about noise, light and litter.

Members of the community rallied against the proposed new McDonald's for Claremont in May. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

On Wednesday the Glenorchy City Council planning authority voted to block the build, after the council’s planning experts advised it did not meet the standards.

“The fact that this application is for a development entirely situated in an inner residential zone means the authority had to consider the impact on nearby residential properties, and, in this instance, accepted council officers’ recommendations that it would have a negative impact on surrounding properties,” Glenorchy mayor Bec Thomas said.

“In addition, there would be impacts of increased traffic caused by the drive-through and Lady Clark Ave would require significant modifications as a result of this increase.

“These decisions are always difficult for planning authorities in that they are having to balance increased economic activity with potential loss of amenity for nearby residents.”

Lady Clark Ave is the proposed site of the new store. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Ms Thomas said she hoped the developers would find an alternative site in Glenorchy for the new fast food franchise.

“We want development that builds our economy and provides more opportunities for our residents,” she said.

“Glenorchy is open for business, but that doesn’t mean at any cost. We need to be mindful of suitable development that enhances our municipal area, not detracts from it.”