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[2009] VCAT 1258
appellant. Application allowed. Permit granted subject to 47 conditions including amended plans, landscape plan, materials schedule, acoustic fencing, operating hours restrictions, noise controls, signage...
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal approved a proposal to build a 24-hour service station, restaurants, car wash, and ambulance depot on a large corner block in a residential area of Cranbourne North. Despite Council and resident objections about traffic, noise, and inappropriate commercial use in a residential zone, the Tribunal found the development acceptable because: the planning scheme allows limited non-residential uses to service residents; the site was large with highway frontage and limited neighbours; and any negative impacts could be fixed through conditions like restricted operating hours, noise barriers, and building design changes. The Tribunal rejected concerns about falling property values, saying this is not a valid planning reason to refuse development.
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[1] In accordance with s.4 (2) (d) of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998, a failure to make a decision is deemed a decision to refuse an application.
[2] Pursuant to s.79 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987
[3] Noting that the definition of service station in the Casey Planning Scheme allows for the selling of food, drinks and other convenience products, amongst other things.
[4] State policy of relevance is included in Clauses 11, 12, 14, 17, 18 and 19.03. Relevant local policy include Clauses 21 Municipal Strategic Statement especially 21.05 Built Up Area and 21.12 Image, 22.07 Retail Policy, 22.15 Good Design Policy, 22.16 Advertising Policy, 22.17 Stormwater Policy, and of particular importance, Clause 22.08 Non-residential Uses in Residential Areas Policy.
[5] P3269/2008 Strintzos Group P/L v Casey CC dated 17 March 2009
[6] Noting that the ambulance depot also presents built form of some 24 metres length in the overall frontage to Huon Park Road.
Strintzos Group Pty Ltd
Casey CC [2009] VCAT 1258
Application allowed. Permit granted subject to 47 conditions including amended plans, landscape plan, materials schedule, acoustic fencing, operating hours restrictions, noise controls, signage controls, traffic management, drainage requirements, and Melbourne Water conditions.