Some of Lot 5982 is already in the North Ellenbrook (west) district structure plan but environmental groups are reluctant to have more of the lot included.
One of the biggest threats to WA’s horticultural industries and backyard fruit trees, the destructive pest was found in Bayswater in February last year.
The proposed site for the container restaurant is next to the existing barbecues at Lions Lookout, and if the development goes ahead, the barbecues will be removed.