MCU24/0084 MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE - FUNCTION FACILITY – 658 LOUIS BAZZO DRIVE, RINGTAIL CREEK · Report

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING                                          10 DECEMBER 2024


  STATUTORY DETAILS

  SEQRP Designation               Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area

  Zone                            Rural

  Precinct                        Not applicable

  Local Plan Area                 Not applicable

  Overlays                        Agricultural Land Overlay
                                      •    Agricultural Land Conservation Area
                                  Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay
                                      •    Area Subject to Biodiversity Overlay
                                      •    MSES Environmental Values
                                      •    Area Subject to Riparian Buffer Overlay
                                      •    Waterways
                                      •    MSES Regulated Vegetation
                                      •    Riparian Buffer Area
                                  Bushfire Hazard Overlay
                                      •    Medium Potential Bushfire Intensity
                                      •    Potential Impact Buffer
                                  Flood Hazard Overlay
                                      •    Flooding and Inundation Extent
                                  Landslide Hazard Overlay
                                      •    Moderate Hazard Area

  Assessment Type                 Impact

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This application is for a material change of use of premises for a function facility for the purpose of
holding small scale functions, weddings and events. The use is proposed to operate between
11.00am to 10:30pm and cater for a total of a maximum of 150 guests.
The site is zoned Rural under the planning scheme and is currently operating as a macadamia farm.
A function facility is a consistent use under the Rural zone.
The existing macadamia farm will continue to operate in conjunction with the proposed use.
The proposal involves establishing a permanent marquee (300m2), with a canapes terrace (221m2)
and cocktails terrace (287m2) with associated car parking and manoeuvring areas adjacent to an
existing waterbody. A total of 50 car parks are to be provided in addition to 2 coach/bus parking
spaces.
The applicant advises that the proposed function facility is intended to be undertaken in accordance
with an approved Operational management plan. The key operational features of the proposed
function facility are as follows:
   •   Max. events a year – 96