Minor Change - Planning Report 15.08.2025 · MCU17/0024.03

sound limiting device, and as discussed above it is sought to include the RAMP in Condition 8.

The RAMP, by contrast, provides a holistic and more practical approach to noise management. It equips
venue management with a suite of operational and management controls that address all sources of
noise, ensuring compliance with the Liquor Regulation without relying on an ineffective technical device.

The proposed inclusion of the RAMP in Condition 8 therefore provides a significantly better and more
enforceable outcome for noise management compared to the existing conditions that mandate a sound
limiting device, which as its name states, is limiting noise through software but does not control patron
noise, which can often exceed noise limits at CEML’s.

The noise limits sought, avoid ‘unreasonable noise’ as defined by the Liquor Act 1992 and therefore
protects the CEML’s from adverse amenity impacts caused by any noise emanating from the venue.

The proposed amendments to the Conditions are supported by an acoustic assessment methodology
accepted by the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) and are endorsed by OLGR on the club’s
current liquor licence.

The intended outcomes of the existing approval conditions are maintained but are proposed to be
updated to be relevant of the club’s current acoustic situation and align with conditions endorsed by
OLGR.

In conclusion, these proposed amendments fully comply with the Planning Scheme by avoiding
environmental nuisance and maintaining and indeed enhancing the amenity of the surrounding area
through a more robust and responsive noise management framework




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