The company behind a proposed convenience centre near the Bruce Highway and close to a rapidly growing suburb will appeal a decision to partially reject its development.
In September 2022, Palmview Property lodged an application with Sunshine Coast Council to build a centre with shops, food outlets, a service station and a hardware store on a sawmill site.
Located on 14,583sqm at 21 Pignata Road, Palmview, the development is dubbed “Palmview East”.
The site is just south of the new link road connecting the Harmony residential estate to the Bruce Highway.
Last month the council delivered a decision on the application, approving a service station and two food and drink outlets for the site but rejecting the large-format retail/showroom component of the application, which would have included a hardware store or similar.
Documentation from the council stated the hardware component would be inconsistent with the planning scheme.
The document also stated it would not be complementary to the existing and preferred rural character and setting of the site because of the size and scale of the proposed buildings.
The council also outlined a lack of need for this part of the development.
“It has not been demonstrated there is an is an overriding need in the community interest for the proposed hardware and trade supplies, warehouse and showroom uses to establish at this location especially considering existing and future centres in Palmview and Sippy Downs,” the decision notice stated.
On April 29 the applicant, which is also the landowner of the site, lodged a notice of appeal with the Planning and Environment Court.
In its notice, Palmview Property stated it was seeking a decision to approve the development application in full, subject to amended development conditions.
The notice outlined that the site was currently being used for heavy industry purposes, operating as a timber treatment plant and sawmill, and was located within the rural zone under the planning scheme.
“The proposed development incorporates complementary non-rural activities which will support rural enterprise and tourism having regard to the type of uses proposed,” the notice stated.
“The proposed development will not compromise the use of the land for rural activities as the land has already been disturbed for urban development having regard to the approval of the service station and food and drink outlet component.
“The proposed uses will complement and support the development of the Harmony residential estate to the east.”
Sunshine Coast Council has filed as respondent for the appeal, with the Aussie World Garage and Convenience Store as co-respondent.
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