The battle against a proposed 24/7 McDonald’s in Hendra is far from over, as residents have officially lodged an appeal against the decision to approve the development.
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The latest legal challenge, submitted earlier this month to the Planning and Environment Court, argued that the development application (A006543699) should be refused because of several reasons. One of these is the fact that the site falls within a character residential zone primarily occupied by detached houses. Petitioners claim that approving a commercial development in such a setting contradicts local planning regulations and community expectations.
In January 2025, Brisbane approved plans for the fast-food outlet, which will be located at 330 Nudgee Road. The single-storey building will offer drive-thru services, counter takeaway, and meal order collection for delivery drivers. While the approved hours of operation would be 24/7, the counter takeaway services would be limited from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
However, despite receiving the green light, the proposed 24/7 McDonald’s has faced strong opposition from the local community, with over 400 submissions lodged against the proposal. Residents have raised several concerns, including the site’s proximity to schools, increased traffic congestion, safety risks, and potential environmental pollution. Additionally, many fear that the presence of a 24/7 fast-food outlet will negatively impact property values in the area.
Locals even launched an online campaign through GoFundMe, in hopes of raising funds to engage a lawyer and independent experts to contest the development. As of writing, they have raised over $21,000.
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“Your contribution will support the costs needed to draft and file a notice of appeal, engage the required independent experts, hold a mediation meeting with the applicable parties and if necessary take this to trial,” Jackie, the fundraising organiser wrote.
“Together, we can work to protect Hendra and prevent this disruptive development from moving forward.”
As the appeal process unfolds, the dispute over the McDonald’s development in Hendra continues, with residents determined to have their concerns heard in court.
Published 24-March-2025
