Town Planning Report - Material Change of Use Outdoor Sport and Recreation - Temporary relocation ~ Lake Macdonald Dr Lake Mac

Town Planning Report
Material Change of Use – Outdoor Sport and Recreation (Temporary Use)



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       recognised as an effective deterrent to graffiti. In addition, graffiti-resistant paint and
                                                                                                                   are constructed to be vandal and graffiti proof.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       finishes will be used to allow easy removal of any markings should they occur.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       The structure contains no ground-level windows, eliminating opportunities for break and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       enter, and will include lockable, secure access points when not in use. Overall, the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       simple, well-finished design, combined with artist-led treatment and durable materials,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ensures the structure is vandal-resistant, visually integrated, and unlikely to attract
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       inappropriate behaviour, consistent with the intent of the acceptable outcome.

 Vehicle parking and access

PO33
                                                                                                                   No acceptable outcome provided                                                                                                      Not Applicable
Internal access ways and car parking are designed to ensure the safety of pedestrians and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       The proposal maintains pedestrian and cyclist safety by not introducing any new
cyclists and users of open space.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       internal access ways or car parking. Existing pathways and parking areas within the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Lake Macdonald Park are already designed to safely accommodate shared use by
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       pedestrians, cyclists, and open space users.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       The small-scale, low-intensity nature of the rowing club use, limited to a maximum of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       nine users at any one time, ensures minimal vehicle movements and no conflict with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       other park users. As a result, the development preserves the safety and function of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       existing access arrangements and does not adversely affect users of the surrounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       open space.

PO34
                                                                                                                   No acceptable outcome provided                                                                                                      Complies
Development encourages the use of public transport and access via alternative motor
vehicles such as scooters.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             The proposed development supports access by sustainable and alternative transport
Editor’s Note— The number of car parking spaces required is specified in Table 9.4.1.4                                                                                                                                                                 options through its location within the Lake Macdonald Park, which is already
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       accessible via existing public transport services, shared pathways, and park access
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       routes.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       The small-scale, low-intensity use, limited to a maximum of nine (9) users, and the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       individual training focus encourage users to arrive during off-peak hours and make use
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       of walking, cycling, scooters, or car-pooling, where practicable. Importantly, the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       proposal does not increase demand for parking infrastructure and remains compatible
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       with Council’s objectives to promote alternative transport and reduce reliance on private
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       vehicles.

PO35
                                                                                                                   No acceptable outcome provided                                                                                                      Not Applicable
Public Open Space and natural vegetation is not lost for car parking.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       The proposal does not result in the loss of public open space or natural vegetation for
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       car parking purposes. No new car parking areas are proposed as part of the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       development, and existing park infrastructure will continue to be used without
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       modification.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Given the small-scale, low-intensity nature of the rowing club use, limited to a maximum
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       of nine users at any one time, there is no requirement to expand or formalise parking.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       As a result, the development preserves the existing open space function, landscape
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       character, and environmental values of the Lake Macdonald Park.

Vehicle loading and waste                                                                                          AO36
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Not applicable
PO36
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       The proposed development is not expected to generate any waste and does not require
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       vehicle loading or unloading areas, service yards, or external storage. The small-scale



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