Perth Voice Interactive

THE latest request by Meat Lovers Paradise to expand its premises in Yokine has been T-boned by Stirling city council.

The butcher has been trying unsuccessfully for four years to win council approval to expand its shop on Wanneroo Road.

Councillors voted unanimously to refuse Meat Lover’s latest application. The shop, between The Mighty Quinn and Cape Street, includes a large meat preparation and storage area.

In 2011 the council cited odour and waste disposal concerns, unsuitable car parking facilities and warehouse use as reasons for refusal.

The council had received 25 objections from locals during public consultation, relating to matters including smell and increased traffic. The Yokine butcher appealed the decision to the state administrative tribunal which upheld the rejection.

The Meat Lovers saga stretches back to 1999, when the then-planning minister granted approval for additions.

The Voice contacted the butcher for comment.

by STEPHEN POLLOCK