A 24-hour McDonald's will ruin the historic feel of Logan Village and take business away from local people, those who have spoken out against the company's development application say.
McDonalds has plans to build a restaurant on Albert Street, near a KFC and service station, as outlined in a code assessible development application which, by law, does not require public consultation.
Logan City Council said its hands were tied over the application, which came under state legislation, as news of the DA was met with a storm of negative comments on social media.
The proposed is across the road from the council-controlled Logan Village Green heritage area.
Outraged readers took to the Jimboomba Times' Facebook page to voice concerns over the application.
Mathew Owens, who ran for Logan City Council in this year's elections, said the village did not need the eatery.
"I love a sneaky Maccas meal as much as the next bloke, but something has got to give here," he wrote.
"The location is in a zone with a clear heritage theme and feel. The DA does not even attempt to match this.
"The population/need is not there."
Many commented on the proximity of the brand's outlets in the area.
"There's one five minutes down the road at Yarrabilba, and another one 10 minutes the other way at Jimboomba," Shelley Desmond wrote.
"Maybe consider a different 'fast food' joint, like Subway or Guzman y Gomez."
Joanne Bainbridge wrote that local businesses deserved the support ahead of international chains.
"Give small business ago," she wrote.
"Get healthy food for a change - six shipping containers with different food offerings, outdoor seating."
The company refuted the public's claims, saying its eatery was appropriate for the location.
The area is appropriately zoned for commercial development under the Logan Planning Scheme and we welcome the opportunity to work with council on the proposed development, following completion of their review," a spokesman said.
He said the restaurant would bring about 100 jobs to locals, paying about $1 million in wages.
"Further to the employment opportunities at the restaurant, approximately 100 tradespeople will also be engaged to help build the store," the spokesman said.
Cr Laurie Koranski said she felt for the community, but the state legislation took the decision out of her hands.
"I really understand the community feeling disappointed with this kind of development in Logan Village," Cr Koranski said.
"I would agree that Yarrabilba seems to be the more logical location for these types of businesses to emerge.
"I would preferred a more bespoke option for Logan Village, but because of planning in the past, my hands are tied."
Cr Koranski said the outlet, along with KFC and the service station, would provide more jobs for locals.
"I would certainly welcome the influx of jobs it will bring to Logan Village," she said.
Council approved a service station for Waterford Tamborine Road, near the Stockleigh Road intersection, in 2018, but knocked back a childcare centre, which would have catered for 150 children, and takeaway food outlet.
A council report said there was no need for a childcare centre or food outlet at the site.
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