Proposed Service Station, Rural Supplies Store and Veterinary Clinic – Lot 801 Thomas Road, Oakford
Consultation has concluded and a decision has been made.
Outcome
At its June meeting, Council resolved the following Responsible Authority Report Recommendation:
1. That the Metro Outer Joint Development Assessment Panel REFUSES the application for the service station, rural supplies store and veterinary clinic for the following reasons:
a. The land use of ‘service station’ is a prohibited use in the ‘Rural’ zone under draft Local Planning Scheme No. 3. It is contrary to the principles of orderly and proper planning to grant approval for a use which is imminently designated to become a prohibited use in the zone under the new Scheme.
b. The land use of ‘service station’ is inconsistent with the objectives of the ‘Rural’ zone in draft Local Planning Scheme No. 3 and the Local Planning Strategy as it is an inappropriate non-rural use.
c. The ‘service station’ by way of its design and external appearance would adversely impact on the rural character and amenity of the locality.
d. The development, by way of its siting, would impact future road network projects, contrary to the principles or orderly and proper planning.
e. The proposal, by way of the northernmost crossover, would adversely impact on traffic safety due to its location in the functional area of the proposed roundabout.
To view the Council decision, visit the Shire's Agenda and Minutes page and view the June Council Meeting Minutes.
Background
The Shire has received a development application for a Proposed Service Station, Rural Supplies Store and Veterinary Clinic at Lot 801 Thomas Road, Oakford.
The Joint Development Assessment Panel will replace the Shire as the decision making authority in this matter, however the Shire will provide a recommendation to the panel.
The proposed development includes a 453 sqm Service Station, a 1030 sqm Veterinary Clinic and a 1030 sqm Rural Supplies Store. The proposal includes 144 car parking bays including 6 trailer bays, five truck parking bays and caravan parking.
Access is proposed via two crossovers from Kargotich Road, the southern crossover providing full movement and the northern crossover allowing for left-turn only.
Where can I view the proposal?
The documents setting out and explaining the proposal are available to view under the "Documents" section of this page.
How can I comment?
The public comment period has now closed.
How can I find out more information?
The assessing teams contact details can be found on the right of this page. You can also contact the Shire's Administration Centre on 9526 1111.
