Planning Report Hill

4.0 Planning assessment

4.1      Key issues
4.2.1 Self Storage Use
The proposed development is for an extension to an existing self-storage facility which is defined as
an Industrial Business Type 1 – Warehouse. The Business Uses Code seeks for new warehouse
developments in the Industrial zone to be compatible with the existing character and amenity of the
streetscape and surrounding areas.
The site is currently used for self-storage and adjoins existing self-storage units to the north. There
is limited noise from such facilities and are an appropriate use adjoining existing rural residential
properties to the west. The new buildings provide visual interest and amenity by providing well-
articulated buildings with strong horizontal and vertical design elements including awnings and a mix
of zincalum cladding materials and features, consistent with the relevant outcomes of the Locality
Code.
4.2.2 Carparking, Access and Bicycles
Self-storage units are required to provide 1 onsite parking space for every 500m2 of gross floor area.
The proposal formalises carparking on the site allowing for 4 spaces, including a PWD space at the
front entrance of the site. A one-way access driveway allows for the efficient drive through around
the self-storage sheds, with enough area to accommodate a Medium Rigid Vehicle to access and
leave the site in a forward gear.
Despite the Business Uses code not requiring any bicycle parking for the use, ample room is
provided at the front of the site for bicycle parking. Sufficient parking and access is provided to
accommodate the expansion of the self-storage facility in accordance with the Driveways and
Parking Code.
4.2.3 Landscaping and Waste Storage
There is 95m2 of existing landscaping on the site, including 6m along the frontage. The proposed
additions to the existing building provide for an additional 35m2 of landscaping areas within the
southwestern, northwestern, and northeastern corners of the site. Although not strictly complying
with the 15% landscaping provision, the proposal increases the amount of landscaping onsite to suit
the relative size, redevelopment and setting. Landscaping is maintained along the frontage to
conceal carparking and maintain privacy buffers along the perimeter of the building.
The existing gates are to be changed to a sliding gate with the PWD parking clear area provided
behind the new gate area. Waste storage from the facility is expected to be minimal and require only
wheelie bins. There is ample room on the site for bin storage areas located away from the frontages
in accordance with the requirements of the Business Uses Code.

5.0 State interests
5.1.1 Matters established in the Planning Regulation

There are no relevant matters applicable to the application.

5.1.2 State Planning Policy

The proposal is generally compliant with the SPP assessment benchmarks.




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