McDonald’s Ōrākei: 24-Hour Drive-Thru Approved
- McDonald's has secured resource consent to open a new restaurant, complete with a 24-hour drive-through, in the Auckland suburb of Ōrākei.
- The independent panel granted the request for the fast-food outlet at 152 Kepa Road, which is currently vacant.
- Of the 381 public submissions, a large majority—331—opposed the mcdonald's plan.
McDonald’s is set too open a new 24-hour drive-through in Ōrākei after overcoming Auckland Council objections. The green light follows a May hearing where traffic concerns were central to the debate. While the council and Auckland Transport voiced strong opposition, an self-reliant panel approved the fast-food outlet at 152 Kepa Road, a location that spurred hundreds of public submissions. news Directory 3 reports on the strong community reaction to the project. This new McDonald’s venture promises to be a local hot spot, but will it cause congestion? Discover what’s next for the suburb’s newest addition.
McDonald’s Wins Approval for Ōrākei Restaurant Despite council Objections
McDonald’s has secured resource consent to open a new restaurant, complete with a 24-hour drive-through, in the Auckland suburb of Ōrākei. The decision follows a hearing in May, despite opposition from the Auckland Council and Auckland Transport.
The independent panel granted the request for the fast-food outlet at 152 Kepa Road, which is currently vacant. The council and transport authority argued the site lacked sufficient space for a drive-through, potentially causing queues to spill onto the busy road.
Of the 381 public submissions, a large majority—331—opposed the mcdonald’s plan. Forty-five submissions supported the application, while five remained neutral regarding the new McDonald’s location and its potential impact on local traffic.
What’s next
Construction is expected to begin in the coming months,with the opening date yet to be announced. Local residents and Auckland Council officials will likely monitor traffic patterns closely once the restaurant is operational.