Council has subsequently prepared a planning proposal to introduce new planning controls aimed at preserving the integrity of the light industrial zone. The proposed changes include implementing a maximum floor space ratio of 0.05:1 and a site coverage ratio of 5% for developments that do not qualify as ‘industry’ or ‘road’ under the Standard Instrument – Principal LEP. Additionally, new definitions are proposed to clarify and enforce these controls.

While the department is generally supportive of these changes, there are concerns about the proposed controls being too restrictive and potentially hindering appropriate development within the zone.

For clarity, the department intends to make the following changes to the IN2 Light Industrial land use zone table to:

• prohibit food and drink premises,
• permit with consent take away food and drink premises, restaurants and cafes, and
• remove hotel and motel accommodation as a permitted use.

The department will also investigate a local provision to set maximum floor space areas on ancillary land uses, as well as introduce additional provisions relating to childcare centre proposal to minimise land use conflict.

Propertied is advising multiple landowners presently on the impact of these changes on their development proposals. If you require our assistance, please reach out to [email protected].