Issue - meetings

SUMMARY

The planning application seeks approval to use and develop the site for a winery and small second dwelling, licenced premises, and display of business identification signs, at 23 Maddens Lane, Gruyere. The proposal includes retaining the existing dwelling and outbuildings on the site.

The application was advertised, and sixteen (16) objections were received. Objectors raised concerns of whether the use constitutes a winery, as well as concerns that this is an overdevelopment of the site, future expansion of the use, the proposal not aligning with Green Wedge Zone, the small second dwelling being used for tourism accommodation and concerns of offsite amenity impacts from use.

An assessment of the application against the requirements of the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme, including the relevant planning policies for economy, agriculture and housing has found that the application meets the requirements and is a suitable planning outcome for the site.

Overall, the proposal responds to the constraints of the site, including residential interfaces. The proposal respects the existing viticultural use of the land and the surrounding land uses and provides a small-scale winery within an established agricultural and rural area.

It is recommended that the application be approved, and a Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit be issued subject to conditions to manage the surrounding amenity impacts (attachment 1).

Cr Marriott left the meeting at 7:42 prior to consideration of the item, having declared a conflict of interest in this item.

In accordance with Governance Rule 58, Jacqui Paterson spoke in objection to the recommendation included in the officer report.

In accordance with Governance Rule 58, Mandy Edwards spoke in support of the recommendation included in the officer report.

Cr McAllister moved, and Cr Higgins seconded, an amendment to the motion.

In accordance with Governance Rule 29.1, Cr McAllister, Cr Heenan and Cr Mazzarella spoke to the Motion.