Tamworth McDonald's fourth restaurant approval to be voted on at December council meeting

The DA is set to be considered by Tamworth Regional Council at Tuesday's meeting, along with the concerns locals have raised during two submission periods.

If approved, the $3,336,505 fast-food restaurant would be built at 114-122 Peel Street in North Tamworth, across from Northgate Shopping Centre and Jack Woolastan Oval.

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But unlike Tamworth's other three McDonald's, which are open 24-hours, council will consider restricting the opening hours of the proposed restaurant to 5am-11pm seven days-a-week as part of its conditions.

The council's senior development assessment planner, Amanda Faulkner, noted in the business papers that council staff weren't convinced the proposed 24-hour opening period was acceptable in the residential area.

"Therefore to enable the development to proceed, it is recommended to restrict the hours of operation," she wrote.

The restricted hours must be in place for six months, and approval for 24-hour trading wouldn't occur until the council's director of planning and compliance is satisfied the restaurant isn't too noisy for neighbours.

McDonald's will need to provide a noise validation assessment to prove this.

There were 22 submissions in total, which included the concern for potential noise impacts on the neighbouring Aveo Freedom Aged Care village, and homes in Marius Street.

"Once the noise validation assessment and a copy of the complaints registers has been submitted to council, further consideration may be given to the extension of the hours of operation," Ms Faulkner wrote.

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The only entry and exit point would be Marius Street, and there would be parking on-site for a minimum of 41 cars, including one disabled parking space and a bike rack.

Lights would need to be dimmed or turned off from 11pm for neighbours.

There would also be a McCafe, play area, dual-lane drive-thru, and two waiting bay spaces. The restaurant would seat 82 patrons.

In another condition of approval, McDonald's would need to pay the council $33,365 prior to being issued a construction certificate "to cater for increased demand for community infrastructure resulting from the development".

Ms Faulkner said the facility would have a "positive social impact" through the "provision of a modern restaurant facility".

"The facility will provide convenient, accessible premises that will assist in meeting the current and future demand for food and drink premises that offer dine-in, takeaway or drive-thru options in the North Tamworth area and wider community," she wrote.

"The facility will provide local employment and training opportunities for approximately 100 to 120 people in full-time, part-time and casual positions

"The applicant has also advised that McDonald's will provide sponsorship of local sporting teams and community groups and will source goods and services from local suppliers."