Town planning report

2       PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

2.1     BACKGROUND
        The existing service station, vehicle hire premises and two dwelling units form part
        of the neighbourhood’s identity as they have been in operation since the late 1980s.
        The existing service station has a GFA of 416m2 and includes four (4) double-sided
        refuelling stations and underground tanks storing diesel, leaded and unleaded fuel;
        an LPG tank is located towards the northern boundary. The vehicle hire premises
        has a GFA of 85m2, and the dwelling units have a GFA of 168m2.

        The existing service station employs seven (7) staff, with a maximum of two (2)
        employees on site at any one time. The existing hours of operation are 5am to
        10pm, seven (7) days a week.


2.2     DESCRIPTION
        The proposal involves demolishing the existing service station, vehicle hire premises
        and dwelling units, and constructing a contemporary station to support the local
        convenience needs of residents and provide locally-based employment
        opportunities. It would incorporate five (5) double-sided refuelling stations, allowing
        ten (10) cars to refuel at any one time, and provide convenience type goods
        including (but not limited to) vehicle-related products, and pre-packaged food and
        beverages that are typical of modern service stations. A small air and water facility
        would also be provided in the south-western corner. A 5m high freestanding pylon
        sign would be located in the southeast corner of the site to display pricing
        information to passing motorists, and additional logo signs would be provided on
        roof canopies and above the entrance door.

        The proposal would have an overall GFA of 270m² (a decrease to the existing overall
        footprint of 399m² and a decrease of 146m2 to the existing service station), a
        maximum height above ground level of 7.4m for the canopy and 6.8m for the
        buildings, and a total of 17 car parking spaces, ten (10) of which would be located at
        the petrol bowsers. 120m2 of the floor area would be available for display of goods
        for retail.

        The proposal would not change the existing hours of operation (currently 5am to
        10pm, seven (7) days per week), or employee numbers (currently seven (7) people,
        with a maximum of two (2) employees on-site at any one time).

        Because of the proposed demolition and rebuilding, the proposal would—
        •        improve the streetscape by replacing old and tired buildings and pavement
                 with a new, integrated development;




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