Plans for second servo near schools despite concerns
Despite community opposition, plans for a new service station less than 50 metres from an existing petrol station along Wanneroo Road are set to be given the green light.
The City of Wanneroo has recommended State planning officials approve a proposed Burk Fuel service station worth $2.1 million.
The proposed petrol station would become the eighth along Wanneroo Road between Ocean Reef Road and Joondalup Drive, with only a Zambrero restaurant separating it from an existing 7-Eleven if constructed.
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Plans for the service station include a 150sqm convenience store and four fuel bowsers with eight refuelling bays. It will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Despite the City of Wanneroo recommending approval, community opposition was clear during public consultation in November last year, with 184 of 193 submissions objecting to the proposal.
The site is immediately next to St Anthony's Primary School and across the road from Wanneroo Primary School and locals are worried about the potential risks to children.
'Pollution caused by petrol stations such as fossil fuels, fumes and fuel leaking into the ground will impact neighbouring properties, nearby residents, children in the nearby schools as well as animals,' one objection said.
The city believes strict requirements, including an emissions impact assessment, will ensure any potential risks are appropriately managed. The proposed service station is in Wanneroo on Wanneroo Road, opposite Church Street. Credit: Supplied
'The city considers that the concerns regarding emissions and potential environmental pollution that may impact nearby sensitive land uses will be sufficiently managed through strict requirements imposed on the operator as part of the 'Dangerous Goods Site License' licensing process and in consideration of the EPA guidelines,' city officers said in response to pollution concerns.
Other objections to the proposal included increased traffic concerns and calls for alternative developments.
'There is a need for other uses within this area, such as community centres, restaurants, retail, medical centres, gyms, hardware stores, butchers, vets, accommodation for the homeless and parks,' one submitter said.
'Wanneroo becoming (the) City of Petrol Stations,' another objection stated. If constructed, the service station would be just 50 metres from another petrol station. Credit: Google Maps
However, the site is privately owned and it's 'at the owner's discretion to propose development', according to the city, which said it can only assess the application in accordance with the requirements of its local planning schemes.
'The application is supported by technical reports which address concerns surrounding traffic, emissions and noise,' city officers said in a report.
'The proposal is appropriately located and well designed, providing consistency with the surrounding locality, and is compatible with the existing surrounding development.'
The traffic impact assessment submitted with the proposal estimates 1644 daily trips, half of which are expected to be 'passing trade' already on the road.
The Metro Outer Development Assessment Panel will consider the proposal on Tuesday, June 24.
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Despite community opposition, plans for a new service station less than 50 metres from an existing petrol station along Wanneroo Road are set to be given the green light. The City of Wanneroo has recommended State planning officials approve a proposed Burk Fuel service station worth $2.1 million. The proposed petrol station would become the eighth along Wanneroo Road between Ocean Reef Road and Joondalup Drive, with only a Zambrero restaurant separating it from an existing 7-Eleven if constructed. Your local paper, whenever you want it. Plans for the service station include a 150sqm convenience store and four fuel bowsers with eight refuelling bays. It will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Despite the City of Wanneroo recommending approval, community opposition was clear during public consultation in November last year, with 184 of 193 submissions objecting to the proposal. The site is immediately next to St Anthony's Primary School and across the road from Wanneroo Primary School and locals are worried about the potential risks to children. 'Pollution caused by petrol stations such as fossil fuels, fumes and fuel leaking into the ground will impact neighbouring properties, nearby residents, children in the nearby schools as well as animals,' one objection said. The city believes strict requirements, including an emissions impact assessment, will ensure any potential risks are appropriately managed. The proposed service station is in Wanneroo on Wanneroo Road, opposite Church Street. Credit: Supplied 'The city considers that the concerns regarding emissions and potential environmental pollution that may impact nearby sensitive land uses will be sufficiently managed through strict requirements imposed on the operator as part of the 'Dangerous Goods Site License' licensing process and in consideration of the EPA guidelines,' city officers said in response to pollution concerns. Other objections to the proposal included increased traffic concerns and calls for alternative developments. 'There is a need for other uses within this area, such as community centres, restaurants, retail, medical centres, gyms, hardware stores, butchers, vets, accommodation for the homeless and parks,' one submitter said. 'Wanneroo becoming (the) City of Petrol Stations,' another objection stated. If constructed, the service station would be just 50 metres from another petrol station. Credit: Google Maps However, the site is privately owned and it's 'at the owner's discretion to propose development', according to the city, which said it can only assess the application in accordance with the requirements of its local planning schemes. 'The application is supported by technical reports which address concerns surrounding traffic, emissions and noise,' city officers said in a report. 'The proposal is appropriately located and well designed, providing consistency with the surrounding locality, and is compatible with the existing surrounding development.' The traffic impact assessment submitted with the proposal estimates 1644 daily trips, half of which are expected to be 'passing trade' already on the road. The Metro Outer Development Assessment Panel will consider the proposal on Tuesday, June 24.
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