McDonald’s has won its Land and Environment Court appeal and can build a Maccas at 37 Roseberry Street, Balgowlah (bordering Manly Vale) where Seven Miles Coffee is currently located.
The Northern Beaches Local Planning Panel unanimously refused the DA in July 2025. The application drew 740 submissions, with only two in support. McDonald’s lodged its appeal in February this year, and about 70 residents turned up to the on-site conciliation conference in May to object.
Following this certain concessions were made: McDonald’s will build a mini roundabout at the Roseberry Street and Hayes Street intersection so drivers can U-turn into the site, and will widen the median island on Roseberry Street to give pedestrians a refuge. Part of the land will be handed over to council for the roadworks.
After these amendments, Northern Beaches Council agreed its concerns had been resolved.
The revised plans were formally given the go ahead by the court on Thursday, 8 October.
A more robust article to follow, but you can view our most recent coverage here and the recent court judgement papers here.
