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               PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                                        10 SEPTEMBER 2024


               51981.3345.01 & 51984.3154.01 APPLICATION FOR A MINOR CHANGE TO DEVELOPMENT
               APPROVALS FOR A SEAFOOD KIOSK AT 185 WEYBA ROAD, NOOSAVILLE
               DOCUMENT INFORMATION




               Author                            Senior Development Planner, Tara Norley
                                                 Development & Regulation

               Index                             ECM/APPLICATION/51981.3345.01
                                                 ECM/APPLICATION/51984.3154.01

               Attachments                       ATTACHMENT 1 – OFFICER’S REPORT
                                                 ATTACHMENT 2 – PROPOSAL PLANS



                                APPLICATION DETAILS

                                Application No.                51984.3154.01 & 51981.3345.01

                                Development Approval           TPC 1503 – Town Planning Consent (kiosk for the vending of
                                                               seafoods)
                                                               TPC 1705 – Town Planning Consent (alterations to an existing
                                                               seafood kiosk (installation of cooking equipment))

                                Applicant                      Darcher Holdings P/L TTE

                                Request Received On            9 June 2023


                                PROPERTY DETAILS

                                Property Address               185 Weyba Rd, Noosaville

                                RP Description                 Lot 7 RP 113358

                                Land Area                      606m2

                                Existing Use of Land           Fish & Chip Shop


                                STATUTORY DETAILS

                                SEQRP Designation              Urban Footprint

                                Zone                           Medium Density Residential

                                Precinct                       Not applicable

                                Local Area Plan                Noosaville

                                Overlays                       Acid Sulfate Soils (5m AHD or Below)
                                                               Flood Hazard Overlay (Flooding and Inundation Extent)


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                    Assessment Type                Minor Change to Development Approval

               EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
               This report provides an assessment of an application to change two existing development
               approvals for a seafood kiosk to establish a bakery at 185 Weyba Road, Noosaville. The kiosk is
               located at the Weyba Road frontage and directly abuts a dwelling on the same land.
               The proposed changes include an increase to the approved use area by 7m2 and the addition of a
               48m2 outdoor dining area proposed to seat 10 diners at the front of the building. The bakery is
               proposed to operate from 6am to 5pm seven days a week, with the bakers commencing their shifts
               at 4:30am and 5:00am and front of house staff at 6:00am, 6:30am and 7:00am.
               The two (2) existing development approvals for the seafood kiosk (defined as a ‘refreshment
               service’) were issued under the 1973 Planning Scheme. These approvals were decided by Council
               at the time, noting the Planning Officer recommended refusal of the applications as the subject site
               was zoned Residential A under the 1973 scheme and the use was considered likely to cause
               ‘detriment to residential amenity, commercial ribbon development, hazardous to the free flow of
               traffic and grounds of objection received’. Several objections were also received against the
               application raising concerns about the impacts of the use on adjoining residential uses and traffic
               impacts. Council approved the applications and included conditions on the Consents limiting the
               use to the sale of seafood for takeaway only, with the consumption of food and drinks on site
               specifically not permitted. When these approvals were issued, a bakery was separately defined
               as a ‘service shop’ under the 1973 scheme, which was listed as an inconsistent use in the
               Residential A zone. The proposed bakery (service shop) is therefore not interchangeable with the
               approved seafood kiosk (refreshment service) under the 1973 scheme. It is noted the seafood
               takeaway can continue to operate under the current approval.
               The site is zoned Medium Density Residential under Noosa Plan 2020 and is intended to be
               developed for dual occupancies and multiple dwellings, with bakeries, shops, commercial uses
               and the like to be located in a centre zone.
               The proposed bakery is not consistent with the medium density residential zoning and is more
               appropriately located in a centre zone with vacant tenancies noted in all centres currently. The
               proposed bakery is also materially different to the approved takeaway seafood kiosk with its very
               early morning starts, on-site dining, additional staff and increased car parking demands and does
               not constitute a ‘minor change’ pursuant to the Planning Act 2016.
               Further no additional on-site car parking is able to be provided to cater for the increased use area
               and anticipated additional staff and no acoustic measure have been proposed to address potential
               noise impacts.
               The application is therefore recommended for refusal.
               RECOMMENDATION
               That Council note the report by the Senior Development Planner to the Planning & Environment
               Committee Meeting dated 10 September 2024 regarding Application Numbers 51981.3345.01 &
               51984.3154.01 to make a minor change to two (2) development approvals for a takeaway seafood
               kiosk situated at 185 Weyba Rd, Noosaville and:
               A.     Refuse the change for the following reasons:
                      1.      The proposed changes do not constitute a minor change to the development approvals
                              as defined by the Planning Act 2016, as the changes will result in a substantially
                              different development.
                      2.      The proposed bakery (service shop) is not consistent with the Residential A zoning
                              intent under the 1973 Planning Scheme for Noosa Shire or the Medium Density
                              Residential zone under Noosa Plan 2020 and is more appropriately located in a centre
                              zone.

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                      3.      The proposed bakery is not consistent with Overall Outcomes 2(a), (d), (e) & (j) and
                              Performance Outcomes & Acceptable Outcomes PO1, PO5, AO5.1, AO5.2 of the
                              Medium Density Residential Zone Code under Noosa Plan 2020 as:
                              (a)       The proposed bakery is not a residential use and is not compatible with
                                        surrounding residential uses.
                              (b)       The proposed bakery is more appropriately accommodated in a centre zone and
                                        the land maintained for dual occupancies, multiple dwellings and the like.
                              (c)       The proposal is likely to adversely impact on surrounding resident’s amenity.
                      4.      The proposal is not consistent with Overall Outcomes 2(a) & (b) and Performance
                              Outcome and Acceptable Outcome PO6 and AO6.1 of the Driveways and Parking
                              Code as the proposal provides insufficient on-site car parking and is likely to generate
                              additional demand for car parking compared to the takeaway seafood kiosk.
               B.     Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.


               REPORT
               1.     PROPOSAL
               The applicant seeks approval to change two (2) existing development approvals for a takeaway
               seafood kiosk to establish a bakery. To accommodate the bakery some alterations are proposed
               to the building’s internal layout, including increasing the use area by 7m2, with a corresponding
               reduction to the existing dwelling. It is also proposed to provide that table and chairs for up to 10
               persons be provided on site for consumption of food and drinks within a 48m2 outdoor dining area.
               The bakery is proposed to initially operate from 6am to 5pm from Wednesday to Sunday, increasing
               to 7 days a week as business permits. The applicant has advised that there will be up to 5 staff
               on site at any time with:
               •    Two bakers (kitchen staff) to commence their shifts at 4:30am and 5:00am respectively. It is
                    noted that the applicant originally proposed a baker to be on site from 4:00am, however
                    subsequently changed this start time to 4:30am during the application process.
               •    Two front of house staff to begin their shifts at 6:00am and 7:30am respectively.
               •    A third front-of-house staff member will be added during busier periods such as Saturdays and
                    school holidays, commencing at 6:30am.
               •    Deliveries three times per week, after 8:00am.
               The applicant has advised that the residents occupying the adjacent dwelling on site will be the
               bakers who will be first person on shift each morning.
               The applicant has provided a plan showing parking for 2 cars in an existing undercover carport.
               No external changes are proposed to the building or to the site apart from removal of a garden
               shed and garden bed to improve accessibility to the carport, with recent renovations undertaken to
               the building’s façade to Weyba Road.




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                                        Figure 1 & 2 - Locality Plan & Site Aerial




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                                                     Figure 3 - 1 May 1986 QLD Globe




                                        Figure 4 – Existing Floor Plan of Seafood Kiosk and Dwelling




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                                        Figure 5 – Proposed Floor Plan of Bakery and Dwelling




                                                Figure 6 – Site Layout & Car Parking




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                                        Figure 7 & 8 – Subject Site (August 2023 & August 2021)




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                                          Figure 9 – Outdoor ‘waiting area’




                                        Figure 10 - Existing Access Driveway


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               2.        APPLICATION BACKGROUND
               •    It is noted that the applicant did not seek any advice from Council on the proposal, either via a
                    Written Advice or a Prelodgement Meeting, prior to lodging the minor change application.
               •    The minor change application was lodged on 9 June 2023.
               •    A request for Further Advice was issued by Council on 5 July 2023.
               •    A site meeting was attended by Council Officers with the consultant on 25 July 2023.
               •    A response to the Further Advice was received on 9 August 2023.
               •    A second request for Further Advie was issued on 15 September 2023.
               •    A response to the second Further Advice was received on 26 October 2023.
               •    Discussions were held with the consultant following receipt of the second response where it
                    was conveyed that Council was not supportive of the proposed minor change application.
               •    The applicant provided further documentation on 25 January 2024 stating that they did not
                    believe that an approval was required for the proposed minor change, as the proposal did not
                    constitute a ‘material change of use’.
               •    Council responded on 4 February 2024 confirming that an application is required, and that the
                    proposal in fact did not constitute a minor change given the proposal results in a substantially
                    different development to the approved use as the proposed changes would introduce new
                    impacts and increase the severity of known impacts when considered in the context of the sites
                    location in a residential area. It was recommended that the applicant withdraw the minor
                    change application and submit a new Material Change of Use for a Food and drink outlet.
                    noting that the site is zoned Medium Density Residential and a Food & Drink Outlet is required
                    to follow an impact assessment process and is identified as inconsistent in the zone.
               •    The applicant requested a site meeting in May 2024. Council Officers attended the site on 21
                    May 2024 to discuss the application with the applicant and consultant.
               •    Council contacted the applicant on 30 May 2024 reiterating the advice provided on 4 February
                    2024.
               •    On 17 July 2024, the applicant contacted Council Officers and requested that Council finalise
                    the assessment and that the matter be reported to Council for Councillors to make a decision
                    on the application.
               3.        SITE BACKGROUND
               •    An application for a shop was refused by Council in 1979.
               •    Town Planning Consent (TPC 1503) for an extension to the existing dwelling house for the
                    purpose of a kiosk for the vending of seafoods was approved on 18 November 1981. Condition
                    18 of TPC 1503 requires:
                    18.       The approval given herein is for the vending of take-away sea foods and does not
                              permit the provision and serving of meals and refreshments for consumption on the
                              land/or premises.
               •    Town Planning Consent (TPC 1705) for an alteration to the kiosk (installation of cooking
                    equipment) was approved on 23 January 1985. Condition 6 of TPC 1705 requires:
                    6.              The approval granted permits the sale of takeaway seafoods only and no facilities
                              shall be provided for the consumption of any food on the premises by the general
                              public.
               •    Both TPC 1503 and TPC 1705 applications were lodged under the 1973 Town Planning
                    Scheme for the Shire of Noosa. Under this scheme a kiosk was defined as a refreshment
                    service and a bakery was a separately defined use being a service shop.
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               •      On 24 April 1989 Council issued a letter to the property owner in response to a request to
                      provide onsite dining for ten (10) people. The letter refused the request, noting the conditions
                      of TPC1705 which specifically prohibited the ‘consumption of any food on the premises by the
                      general public’.
               •      On 16 August 1990 Council resolved to register a Caterer’s Shop (seafood kiosk) over the site
                      as an existing non-conforming use (NCU23). The use was pursuant to and in accordance with
                      conditions of TPC 1503 and TPC 1705.
                      Notably the registration of an existing non-confirming use is not an approval or continuing
                      approval under the former planning legislation or the Planning Act 2016 and therefore no use
                      rights are attributable to this registration. It was simply a register of, and an acknowledgement
                      that the use was lawful despite the site being zoned for residential purposes.
               •      On 2 April 2008 Council issued a letter in response to a ‘customised planning request’ received
                      27 March 2008 requesting planning advice about the operation of a take-away fish and chip
                      shop from the site. The letter noted Condition 18 of TPC1503 and Condition 6 of TPC1705,
                      which specifically prohibited the consumption of food on site, further stating ‘in addition, these
                      conditions make it clear that the use is for the sale of take-away sea-foods only. The sale of
                      drinks and other food items is contrary to the approval.
               4.       ASSESSMENT
               4.1. Instruments for Statutory Assessment
               Under the Planning Act 2016 the application must be assessed against each of the following
               statutory planning instruments to the extent they are relevant to the development:
               •      State Planning Policy;
               •      South East Queensland Regional Plan;
               •      Planning Regulation 2017;
               •      The 1973 Town Planning Scheme for the Shire of Noosa;
               •      Noosa Plan 2020.
               Notably under s81 of the Planning Act 2016 Council must consider the planning scheme in effect
               when the development applications for the development approvals were originally made (1973
               Town Planning Scheme for the Shire of Noosa) but may give weight the Council considers
               appropriate in the circumstances to the current planning scheme (Noosa Plan 2020).
               4.2. Statutory Process
               The applicant has requested to make a minor change to a development approval under s78 of the
               Planning Act 2016. An application for a minor change to a development approval can only be made
               in circumstances where a change would constitute a ‘minor change’.
               A minor change to a development approval is defined under the Planning Act 2016 as meaning
               that it:
               (i)      would not result in substantially different development; and
               (ii)      if a development application for the development, including the change, were made when
                        the change application is made would not cause—
                        (A)   the inclusion of prohibited development in the application;
                        (B)   referral to a referral agency, other than to the chief executive, if there were no referral
                              agencies for the development application; or
                        (C)   referral to extra referral agencies, other than to the chief executive; or
                        (D)   a referral agency, in assessing the application under section 55(2), to assess the
                              application against, or have regard to, a matter, other than a matter the referral agency


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                              must have assessed the application against, or had regard to, when the application
                              was made; or
                      (E)     public notification if public notification was not required for the development application.
               The proposed changes do not constitute a minor change to the development approvals as the
               proposal would result in a substantially different development to the approved seafood kiosk. The
               proposal is for a new use and will result in new impacts and increase the severity of known impacts.
               In this regard the following is noted:
               •   Under the 1973 Town Planning Scheme a kiosk was defined as a refreshment service and a
                   bakery was a separately defined use.
               •   Both developments approvals (TPC 1503 and TPC 1705) restricted the use of the kiosk to the
                   sale of takeaway seafoods only, with no on-site dining permitted.
               •   The site was zoned Residential A under the 1973 Town Planning Scheme and is zoned Medium
                   density residential under Noosa Plan 2020. Both planning schemes do not contemplate a
                   bakery establishing in these zones.
               •   The 1973 Town Planning Scheme identified that Service Shops (bakery) was a ‘purpose for
                   which buildings or other structures may not be erected or used or for which land may not be
                   used’ within the Residential A zone.
               •   Noosa Plan 2020 defines both a kiosk and bakery as a food and drink outlet, with a food and
                   drink outlet identified as an inconsistent use in the zone.
               •   While both uses are similarly defined as a food and drink outlet under Noosa Plan 2020, since
                   they both prepare and sell food and drink for consumption on or off the premises, the proposed
                   bakery is likely to raise additional impacts when considered in the context of the conditions of
                   the existing approval and the site’s location in a residential area.
               •   The existing takeaway seafood kiosk and proposed bakery have different operating times and
                   peaks, with the bakery proposed to open very early in the morning at 6am with a baker on site
                   at 4am, a second baker at 5am and 2 front of house staff commencing their shifts at 5.30am
                   and 6am.
               •   The proposal includes an expansion in use area compared to the takeaway seafood kiosk, with
                   provision proposed on site for table and chairs for up to 10 persons for consumption of food
                   and drinks. This on-site dining is likely to generate additional noise impacts and increase car
                   parking demands compared to the takeaway seafood kiosk.
               •   The proposed bakery is anticipated to have additional staff on site compared to the takeaway
                   seafood kiosk.
               •   Residents in the area are likely to raise valid objection to the proposed changes and ought to
                   be afforded an opportunity to make a submission.
               Subsequently, the proposed changes do not constitute a minor change as defined by the Planning
               Act 2016, as the proposed change would result in a substantially different development when
               considered in the context of the site’s location in a residential area.
               The applicant has been previously advised by Council officers that the proposed changes to the
               development approvals are not considered to constitute a minor change and should they wish to
               proceed with their proposal for the site, a new application for a Development Permit for Material
               Change of Use for a Food and drink outlet should be lodged. Notwithstanding this, the applicant
               has chosen to proceed with this minor change application.
               4.3. Statutory Instruments – Planning Scheme
               Existing Conditions
                   Condition 18 of TPC 1503


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                   18.        The approval given herein is for the vending of take-away sea foods and does not
                              permit the provision and serving of meals and refreshments for consumption on the
                              land/or premises.
                   Condition 6 of TPC 1705
                   6.               The approval granted permits the sale of takeaway seafoods only and no facilities
                              shall be provided for the consumption of any food on the premises by the general
                              public.
               Applicant’s Request
               The applicant has requested to amend Condition 18 of TPC 1503 and Condition 6 of TPC 1705 to
               read as follows:




               The applicant has provided the following commentary in support of the proposed changes:
               •        On 18 November 1987 Council approved an extension to the existing dwelling house for the
                        purposed of a kiosk for the vending of sea foods (TPC 1503). The 1973 Planning Scheme
                        categorises a Kiosk under 'refreshment service'. At this time the kiosk was only able to trade
                        fresh seafood.

               •        On 23 January 1985 Council approved alterations to an existing seafood kiosk (installation
                        of cooking equipment) (TPC 1705). This installation of cooking equipment permitted the kiosk
                        to trade as a takeaway fish and shop selling both fresh and cooked seafood to the public.

               •        On 16 August 1990 council resolved to register a Caterer's Shop (seafood kiosk) over the
                        site, as an existing non-conforming use (NCU 23). The use was pursuant to and in
                        accordance with conditions of TPC 1503 and 1705.
                        The 1985 Planning Scheme defines a 'Catering Shop' as-
                        Any premises used or intended for use for the preparation by cooking or otherwise of light
                        refreshments, take-away meals or bread, cakes or pastry and the supply of such on sale to
                        the public for consumption elsewhere or on the premises.
                        Therefore, it is clearly presented the change of conditions aligns with the existing use rights
                        and will not impact upon the amenity of the locality. The bakery will not offer table service
                        and all products will be sold in takeaway packaging.
               Assessment
               Under the 1973 Town Planning Scheme and Noosa Plan 2020, the land was included in a
               residential zone and intended to accommodate residential uses. Residential uses surround the site
               on all 3 sides and currently there is a critical demand for residential uses, with limited medium
               density residential zoned land available.


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               Conversely, since the commencement of the seafood kiosk decades ago, a neighbourhood centre
               has been established approximately 100 metres to the west of the subject site. This
               neighbourhood centre includes a supermarket and various tenancies including The Bakers Pantry,
               and is where food and drink outlets, shops and the like to service the neighbourhood are intended
               to locate. Moreover, currently there is no shortage of commercial tenancies with vacant tenancies
               apparent in all centres.
               Both the 1973 Town Planning Scheme and Noosa Plan 2020 do not support the proposed bakery
               with the nature and hours of the proposed bakery materially different to the seafood kiosk with very
               early morning activity and on-site dining for 10 persons.
               The Overall Outcomes of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code from Noosa Plan 2020 state
               that:
               (b)    Medium density residential neighbourhoods are predominantly home to permanent
                      residents.
               (d)    New uses are located, designed and managed to be compatible with surrounding uses.
               (e)    The intrusion of incompatible uses, or uses which are more appropriately accommodated in
                      other zones is avoided to protect land for dual occupancies, community residences, rooming
                      accommodation, multiple dwellings, retirement and relocatable home park facilities.
               (j)    Development maintains a high level of residential amenity having regard to traffic, noise,
                      dust, odour, lighting and other locally specific impacts.
               The Performance Outcomes and Acceptable Outcomes from the Code further state that:
               PO1
               Development provides for medium density dual occupancy and multiple dwellings in a range of
               dwelling sizes and styles, which meet the needs of current and future resident populations including
               small households, older persons, people on low incomes and people with special mobility needs.
               PO5
               Land uses are limited to those which are compatible with the medium density living in urban
               neighbourhoods.
               AO5.1
               Land uses do not typically rely on people other than residents of the site to be present on the
               site between the hours of 7:00pm and 7:00am.
               AO5.2
               Land uses do not result in adverse changes to the amenity of the residential neighbourhood by
               the emission of noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke, vapour, steam, soot, ash, dust, grit, oil,
               waste water, waste products, or radio or electrical interference.
               The early morning working hours of 2 bakers, front of house staff and customers with on-site dining
               for 10 people do not meet these outcomes, with the proposed bakery considered incompatible with
               the surrounding residential uses and likely to have far greater adverse impact on residents than
               the existing seafood kiosk. The applicant has not provided any acoustic report or the like to support
               the application and demonstrate that no adverse amenity impacts will arise for surrounding
               residents from the proposed bakery.
               The proposed changes also seek to increase the total use area compared with the seafood kiosk,
               however, provides no additional on-site car parking for customers or car parking for staff. The
               proposed bakery includes an additional 7m2 internal area and a 48m2 outdoor dining area
               compared to the seafood kiosk. The proposed bakery is also expected to have additional staff on
               site compared to the previous seafood kiosk.
               The Driveways & Carparking Code requires car parking at the rate of 1 space per 20m2 of total use
               area for a bakery, which results in an additional 3 spaces being required. The applicant is unable
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               to provide additional functional car parking on site, with the existing carport clearly associated with
               and required for the site’s existing dwelling.

                                             NP2020 Requirements                    Proposed             Complies

                  Dwelling house            2 covered carparks             2 covered carparks                

                  Food and drink outlet     1 space per 20m2 use area Nil                                    X
                                            – 3 spaces

               The applicant submits that the council has implemented two 10-minute parking spots on the street
               to facilitate parking availability and there is abundant on-street parking accessible on both sides of
               Weyba Road.
               The proposal is expected to have a high turnover of customers, given it offers takeaway, with traffic
               conditions and volumes on Weyba Road significantly different to what they were when the seafood
               kiosk opened decades ago. On street parking is also often utilised by patrons to the neighbourhood
               centre to the west and during larger events held at 155 Weyba Road, including the farmer’s market.
               Residents and visitors to the area also frequent this car parking.




                                        Figure 5 – Neighbour Centre approximately 100m to the west

               It is noted that multiple planning schemes have commenced and been superseded in the 40 years
               since the original kiosk was established on site, with the site remaining zoned for residential
               purposes throughout each scheme iteration. The site has not been rezoned to reflect the
               established commercial use on site, as it was considered any redevelopment of the site should be
               for residential purposes to reflect the historic zoning and established character of the area.
               As outlined above, the proposed changes do not constitute a minor change as defined by the
               Planning Act 2016, as the proposed change would result in a substantially different development
               when considered in the context of the site’s location in a residential area. The proposed bakery is
               materially different to the approved takeaway seafood kiosk with its early morning starts, onsite
               outdoor dining for 10 people, anticipated additional staff and increased car parking demands. The
               proposed bakery is not consistent with the medium density residential zoning, with the site more

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               appropriately fully used for residential purposes and the proposed bakery located in a centre zone.
               The applicant has also failed to demonstrate that the use will not adversely impact on surrounding
               residents and has provided no additional on-site car parking to cater for the proposed increased
               use area. The proposed minor change is therefore recommended for refusal.
               5.        CONSULTATION
               5.1. Referral Agencies
               Not applicable
               5.2. Other Referrals
               The application was forwarded to the following internal Council specialists:
               •       Development Engineer, Development Assessment
               •       Principal Strategic Planner, Strategic Planning
               6.        CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
               It is concluded that the proposed changes do not constitute a minor change as defined by the
               Planning Act 2016, as the proposed change would result in a substantially different development
               when considered in the context of the site’s location in a residential area.
               The proposed bakery is materially different to the approved takeaway seafood kiosk with its early
               morning starts, onsite outdoor dining for 10 people, anticipated additional staff and increased car
               parking demands. The proposed bakery is not consistent with the medium density residential
               zoning, with the site more appropriately fully used for residential purposes and the proposed bakery
               located in a centre zone. The applicant has also failed to demonstrate that the use will not
               adversely impact on surrounding residents and has provided no additional on-site car parking to
               cater for the proposed increased use area.
               The application is therefore recommended for refusal.
               Departments consulted:
                       Office of the CEO, Mayor &                Community Services          Corporate Services
                               Councillors
                        Mayor & Councillors                   Director                    Director
                        Chief Executive Officer               Community Development       Financial Services
                        Executive Officers                    Sport & Active Lifestyles   Fleet
                        Community Engagement                  Arts & Culture              Revenue Services
                        People & Culture                      Community Connection        ICT
                        Governance                            Customer Experience         Commercial Property
                        Strategy & Environment &              Development & Regulation     Infrastructure Services
                        Sustainable Development
                        Director                          x   Director                    Director
                   x    Strategic Land Use Planning       x   Development Assessment      Infrastructure Planning, Design
                                                                                          and Delivery
                        Economic     Development      &       Local Laws                  Civil and Asset operations
                        Destination Management
                        Environmental Services                Environmental Health        Asset Management
                        Innovation & Digital Hub              Building & Plumbing         Building & Facilities
                                                              Property / Permits          Disaster Management
                                                                                          Waste




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