INDUSTRIAL LAND USE STRATEGY - City of Darebin

6.3 Permit ApplicationsWhen permit applications for use of theland are lodged for discretionary uses,Council must consider the proposal in termsof its impact on the wider community, bothindustrial and residential.The Principle Questions (Section 6.1)should be considered when determining apermit application to ensure the industrialarea is not detrimentally impacted by theproposal and to determine how the proposalcould be beneficial to nearby residents.These questions are set out in Section 6.2.2“Impact on Surrounding Uses” whichconsiders the impact of the proposal on theviability of the industrial precinct and howthe proposal would improve residentialamenity.For example, a Child Care Centre is adiscretionary use in the Industry 3 zone. Ifthat facility were to be located in the centreof a vigorous industrial area it couldcompromise the continued operations of thesurrounding industries and have only alimited benefit to nearby residents throughthe provision of a service. However, if thechild care facility were to establish on theedge of the industrial area there would bean improvement in amenity for surroundingresidents by providing a buffer fromindustrial uses, there would be less trafficconflict and the centre could still service theneeds of the industrial workers whilehaving a lesser impact on the continuedoperation of the industries.The concept of the PlanningBalance Sheet can be applied to anyapplication (rezoning and permit)and should be a fundamental tool indecision making as each proposal forthe use or development of a site isweighed in terms of costs andbenefits, both on-site and off-site.Industrial Land Use Strategy 27