Plans for a Redfern McDonalads were rejected by the City of Sydney last night.
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The opening of a new restaurant in Redfern faced opposition from both police and community members, who expressed concerns that it might lead to an increase in violence and crime in the area.

In a meeting held last night, the Local Planning Council unanimously decided to reject McDonald’s development application for a location on Redfern Street.

Plans for a Redfern McDonalads were rejected by the City of Sydney last night.
Plans for a Redfern McDonald’s were rejected by the City of Sydney last night. (Nine)

Cheering was heard in the council chamber from local residents, who had overwhelmingly given negative comments on the proposal.

Out of 286 public submissions, 269 were objections to the proposed restaurant, including those from local police, the indigenous community of Redfern, and other local residents.

Police were worried the 24-hour takeaway would cause noise and antisocial behaviour, and “exacerbate the crime hotspot” on Redfern Street near the train station.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Advisory Panel said there had been no consultation with the Indigenous community, and that the new fast food outlet would undermine health efforts in the community.

NSW Police are have objected to plans for a new 24-hour McDonald's in Sydney, saying they fear it could increase crime in the area.
The site in Sydney is currently home to a couple of shops. (Supplied)

During last night’s proceedings, representatives for McDonald’s asked the panel for a six-week reprieve to address some of their concerns.

“Many of the concerns raised by members of the community, plus some of the panel members, which we’ve reviewed, are very easily addressed,” McDonald’s development manager Jack Holliday said.

“We urge the council to allow us to formally respond to these concerns, and that they defer the determination.”

The six-week buffer was not granted, with the application refused after the hour-long hearing.

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