Planning Report

Pomona’s fabric and character and is well supported by residents, local farmers and local handmade
producers and the like.


Light entertainment is provided and historically has been regulated by Council’s market permit to
comply with the noise emissions prescribed in the Environment Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997.
Similarly, lighting in the early mornings has historically complied with AS4282 – The Control of the
Obtrusive Effects of outdoor lighting. In this regard the amenity of the surrounding area is maintained
and not adversely affected by the operation of the market on Saturdays.


The streets surrounding Stan Topper Park are a slow speed environment with a pedestrian crossing
located across Pomona Connection Road to the Park. Pomona is a small hinterland village where
the road network is respected by the community and care is taken when approaching and in the
village area. The surrounding roads are sealed, in good repair and maintained to a reasonable
standard by Council, resulting in a safe traffic environment.


4.3     Business Activities Code
The application is required to be assessed against the Business Activities Code and the relevant
provisions are provided below.


AO30
The market is located on land included in the following zones:
(a) Major Centre zone;
(b) District Centre Zone;
(c) Local Centre Zone;
(d) Community Facilities Zone; or
(e) Recreation and Open Space Zone.


AO32.1
A minimum of 50% of stalls are used for one or more of the following:
   (a) entertainment;
   (b) sales of fresh food and produce;
   (c) home-made goods; and
   (d) activities conducted by or on behalf of a non-profit or community organisation.

AO32.2
Where market stalls are located adjacent to existing shops the market is not held on more than one
day per fortnight.


PO32
Markets:-

   (a) promote community, entertainment, local food production, creative industries and non-profit
       uses; and
   (b) minimise economic impacts on established business in the vicinity of the market.




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