Proposal to Modify Existing Commercial Property
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River has received a planning application for alterations and additions to existing commercial development to create a Café, Exhibition centre and Cottage Industry at Units 1 & 2, 75 (Lot 2) Blackwood Avenue Augusta
The proposal includes:
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49 seat café/restaurant located on upper (ground) floor, addressing Blackwood Avenue
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40sqm of exhibition centre and industry cottage use, located in under croft floor used for display and sale of artistic goods, art classes, and manufacturing of artistic goods
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Demolition of rear portion of existing building and roof covering
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Construction of new commercial studio over 2 storeys in the vicinity of the rear of the lot and demolished portion
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The refurbishment of the existing café extends to the rooftop around the double height void of the studio below to create amenity for the café and patrons
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An additional entrance for the private studio is proposed off of Ellis St into a private courtyard, which acts as a secondary egress from the café
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End of trip facilities for staff and storage room
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A two (2) car bay shortfall - the applicant is seeking approval for a carparking short fall and has proposed to provide an additional eight (8) bicycle parking bays within the footpath on the Ellis Street frontage and make use of public and on-street parking to the Augusta Town Centre Area, and
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Operating Hours are as follows:
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Licensed Restaurant: 7am - 10pm
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Cottage Industry: 7am - 7pm
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Exhibition Centre: 7am - Midnight / 9pm on Sundays
Any person wishing to comment on the proposal can complete the online submission form available on our Your Say page.
If you would like a hard copy of the submission form please email [email protected]or contact (08) 9780 5220 or visit the Shire offices during normal office hours.
Submissions must be received on or before 4pm Wednesday 1 May 2024.
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Grace Graham on (08) 9780 5257.