Project Overview:
Proposed change of use from shop to bar / restaurant at 103–109 Yarra Street, Warrandyte, Melbourne, Victoria. No changes to the existing leasable floor area (122m² building area and 41m² balcony). The proposed bar/restaurant will operate during evenings, unlike the existing shop.
Car Parking Demand Assessment:
Parking requirements for both the shop and bar/restaurant are 3.5 spaces per 100m² of leasable floor area, as per Clause 52.06 of the City of Manningham Planning Scheme. The existing shop has a parking shortfall of 4 spaces, which will be carried forward as a parking credit for the proposed bar/restaurant. No additional parking impact during daytime hours; evening trade will result in an off-site parking impact of 4 spaces between 5:00 PM and 11:30 PM.
Parking Survey Results:
Surveys conducted at 7:00 PM on Friday and Saturday show:
Within 250m: 13 vacant spaces on Friday and 7 vacant spaces on Saturday.
Beyond 250m: 66 vacant spaces on Friday and 64 vacant spaces on Saturday.
Surrounding area parking capacity is higher during evenings as nearby shops are closed.
Clause 52.06-7 Considerations:
High likelihood of multi-purpose trips during daytime; moderate likelihood during dinner hours. Dinner-time parking demand is higher than daytime due to social functions. Staff parking demand is long-term; patron parking demand is short-term. The site is within a Principal Public Transport Network (PPTN) zone, with bus stops nearby. Pedestrian and cyclist access is excellent due to the built-up area.
Conclusions:
The proposed change of use from shop to bar/restaurant will not result in significant adverse parking or traffic impacts in the surrounding streets and public parking areas. Evening parking demand can be accommodated within the available off-site parking spaces.
Key Takeaways regarding impacts on local parking and traffic:
- No Increase in Leasable Area: The floor space remains unchanged, so daytime parking demand is unaffected.
- Consistent Parking Rate: Both shop and bar/restaurant require 3.5 spaces per 100m², resulting in a 4-space shortfall carried over.
- Evening Impact: The new use introduces evening trade, creating a 4-space off-site parking demand during peak hours.
- Survey Results: Ample off-site parking is available within 250m and beyond, especially during evenings when shops are closed.
- The site is within a Principal Public Transport Network (PPTN) zone, so parking is calculated by floor area, not patron numbers.
- Both the existing shop and proposed bar/restaurant require 4 spaces (rounded down from 4.3 for 122m²).
- No on-site parking is provided, resulting in a 4-space shortfall, which is carried as a parking credit to the new use.
- Daytime parking impact remains unchanged; only evening hours see a new demand for 4 off-site spaces.
Evening Parking Availability Table:
| Location (within 250m) | Spaces Available Fri 7pm | Spaces Available Sat 7pm |
|---|---|---|
| Total (within 250m) | 13 | 7 |
| Wilam Park Council Car Park | 28 | 29 |
| Yarra St (Webb-Kangaroo Rd) | 12 | 15 |
| Total (beyond 250m) | 88 | 88 |
- Evening parking capacity is higher due to shop closures.
- Survey confirms sufficient off-site parking to absorb the 4-space evening shortfall.
Planning Scheme Compliance Factors:
- Multi-purpose trips are likely in the area, especially during daytime.
- Public transport is readily accessible, with bus stops nearby.
- Pedestrian and cyclist access is excellent due to the built-up location.
- Staff parking is long-term; patron parking is short-term.
- Clause 52.06-7 factors have been addressed, supporting the parking dispensation request.
