Phillip Island rejects McDonald's over traffic and local business impact
Bass Coast Shire Council unanimously rejected McDonald's after getting 1,500 objections from residents.
Bass Coast Shire Council voted down McDonald's expansion on Phillip Island yesterday. Council officers had recommended approval.
More than 1,500 residents filed objections to the plan. A local petition gathered more than 5,800 signatures.
Just over 200 people supported it. The location worried councillors.
It was near a school, an aged care facility, and a busy roundabout. They also worried about the impact on local cafes and restaurants.
McDonald's can appeal to VCAT, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. But locals have made their opposition clear.
- More than 1,500
- Objections received
- 5,800+ signatures
- Petition against
- Just over 200 signatures
- Petition supporting
Why it mattersCommunity opposition beat a big business expansion. This shows that residents can shape local planning choices.
AustraliaPhillip Island won't get a McDonald's, and the result could embolden other communities fighting similar proposals in their areas.
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