Background
In 2017, the site was approved for Recreation-Private (Meditation Retreat) to operate in a converted shed behind the house. The approval included construction of 20 carpark bays and restricted operating hours. Several other approvals for the site have been issued since for new buildings and changes to operating hours, occupancy numbers and car parking bays (see comparison tables below for current approved numbers).
Proposal
The Application proposes the following changes to operating hours, occupancy numbers and car parking bays.
- Modifications to the operating hours:
Land use Days Hours (Approved) Hours (Proposed) Yoga/Meditation Monday to Wednesday 6:30am to 10:30pm & 5pm to 7:30pm 7am to 9pm Thursday to Friday 6:30am to 10:30pm & 5pm to 8:00pm Saturday 8am to 5pm no change Sunday Maximum 4 hours between 10am to 4pm 9am to 5pm Counselling Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm 7am to 9pm Saturday 9am to 5pm 8am to 5pm Sunday 10am to 4pm 9am to 5pm -
Modification to occupancy numbers:
Land use Occupants (Maximum Approved) Occupants (Maximum Proposed) Yoga/Meditation 20 persons maximum 45 person (including practitioners & councillors) in total Counselling clients per session -
Modification to car parking:
Land use Parking bays (Approved) Parking bays (proposed) Yoga/Meditation & Counselling 24 45 (9 on newly constructed hardstand and 10 in existing developed areas) -
Recreation – Private (Yoga/Meditation) is a discretionary (A) land use and Consulting Rooms (Counselling) is a non-conforming land use in the Rural Living zone under the City’s Town Planning Scheme No. 4 (TPS 4). This means that the proposal requires advertising to nearby landowners as part of the assessment process.
In support of the proposal the applicant has provided the following documentation to the City:
- Explanatory Letter
- Acoustic Report
- Traffic Impact Assessment
- Site Plans detailing Additional Parking Bays
- Submission Form & Location Plan
Should you have any enquires regarding this proposal, please contact Mr Colin Connor - Senior Strategic/Statutory Planning Office from the City’s Planning Services on 08 9394 5245.
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