# State planners have approved the development of a $9 million Aldi supermarket and McDonald's restaurant in Pinjarra.

*business · news · 2026-05-26 · PerthNow*

## Key points

- The Metro Outer Development Assessment Panel approved both Aldi and McDonald's for Pinjarra by a narrow vote.
- The proposal includes an Aldi with a liquor store and a McDonald's with a drive-through.
- A $25,000 contribution to upgrade pedestrian infrastructure is a condition of the development's approval.
- Despite the precinct structure plan prohibiting drive-throughs, existing planning scheme loopholes allowed approval.
- Removing McDonald's would make the overall project with Aldi commercially unviable, according to Aldi's property director.

**Companies:** Aldi, McDonald’s
**Countries:** Australia

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