Plans to demolish a much-loved local supermarket in Perth’s south-east have been rejected.

Carlisle residents had campaigned against the $4.13 million proposal to replace the IGA supermarket with a 7-Eleven petrol station, a Hungry Jacks fast food outlet and a convenience store.

More than 6000 people signed a petition to save the IGA while the Town of Victoria Park also opposed the development plans.

Camera Icon Draft plans for the Orrong Road site. Credit: 7 News

On Thursday night, the Joint Development Assessment Panel rejected the redevelopment plans, citing concerns about traffic flow to the Orrong Road site.

“The proposed development would have an adverse impact upon the amenity of the locality in relation to noise generation, odour emissions, lighting, tree removal and traffic impact,” the panel found.

“Accordingly, the Town of Victoria Park Officers recommend to the Joint Development Assessment Panel, that the proposed non-residential development comprising a Convenience Store and a Fast Food Outlet be refused.”

Camera Icon The current IGA.

Theresa Thai, whose family has run the IGA shop at the Archer Street intersection for 14 years, said the decision was sweet relief.

“I don’t even have words to explain it,” she said.

“This is everything to our family.

“I’m over the moon and so happy with this outcome.”

The developers can now appeal the decision at the State Administrative Tribunal.