Agenda item

YR-2023/386 - 1 Badger Creek Road, Healesville - Planning Report

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SUMMARY

The planning application seeks approval to develop the site with a new Community Centre development, at Queens Park, 1 Badger Creek Road and 1-5/36 Don Road, Healesville. The proposal includes demolition of existing community centre buildings and removal of vegetation.

The application was advertised, and six (6) objections have been received. Objectors raised concerns in relation to the lack of consultation with the community, extent of native tree removal and habitat impacts, impacts on the Healesville Living and Learning Centre and Each Healthcare services, concerns and impacts on car parking, the absence of a footbridge across Wirrup Yaluk Creek and impacts from lighting.

An assessment of the application against the requirements of the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme, including the relevant planning policies has found that the application meets the requirements in relation to Community Infrastructure, Bushfire Planning and Urban Design. The development meets the relevant policiesincluding the Municipal Planning Strategy, Planning Policy Framework, Zone, Overlay and provisions of the Scheme. Overall, the proposal positively responds to the opportunities and constraints of the site and contributes to Healesville’s urban character.

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.

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

In accordance with Governance Rule 58, Tim Norton, on behalf of the applicant, spoke in support of the recommendation included in the officer report.

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

In accordance with Governance Rule 43, Cr McAllister was granted a 3-minute extension to speaking time by the Mayor.

Moved: Cr McAllister
Seconded: Cr Child

That Council resolve to approve Planning Application YR-2023/386 for the buildings and works associated with the existing use of the land as a community centre, remove and pruning of vegetation, demolition and alteration of access to a road in a Transport Zone 2 at Queens Park, 1 Badger Creek Road and 1-5/36 Don Road, Healesville, (being Crown Allotments 2, 3, 4 and 6 Section 7 Township of Healesville Parish of Gracedale), and issue a Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit subject to the conditions in Attachment 1 to the report.

The motion was Carried unanimously.

In Favour:      Cr Child, Cr Heenan, Cr Higgins, Cr Ward, Cr Mcilwain, Cr Mazzarella, Cr McAllister, Cr Marriott and Cr Cox.

Against:         Nil

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