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Edition 184 January 18, 2024
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By Tim Howard
An 86 lot subdivision with retail premises will go ahead at Gulmarrad, despite a shortfall of 114 car parking spaces. At its December meeting, Clarence Valley Council approved the DA for the sub-division on
Brooms Head Rd which included a pub and other shops. The applicant, Newton, Denny Chapelle, acting for owners Allycass Developments Pty Ltd, sought a modification of the DA to reduce the number of car parking spaces from 282 for the shops, restaurant,
bottle shop and tavern to 168. The developers argued the nature of the businesses and their operating hours would attract patrons at varying times, rather than concentrating them in daytime business hours. Council staff described the
developer’s arguments as “pragmatic” and in line with similar developments in the region. They noted a study of a similar development in Yamba showed car space occupation was around 60% due to high use of a courtesy bus and other transport options.
They said the following the development control plan would be an inefficient use of the zoned land and would create a development out of character with the area. The carpark would also create a large heat mass and reduce the amenity of the
entrance into the Gulmarrad village. Cr Toms also amended the officers recommendation to include provision of at least six car parking spaces with EV charging, ensuring car parking catered for all destinations and parking for long vehicles to cater for
trailer and caravan parking. Most councillors were enthusiastic. Seconder of the motion, Cr Bill Day, said the parking concessions had been his only misgiving and this issue had been explained satisfactorily. “This is a flood free
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