This Proposal is contrary to the repeated views of the ACT and Federal Governments on the “housing crisis” in reducing to zero the number of available homes at this property:
1. Number 94 Gruner Street was built with two apartments, one over the shop with internal access and one entered via an external staircase on the northern wall.
2. The shop was sold at the end of 2021, and the new owners created four new ground-floor apartments, each with an individual post box.
3. In 2026 two of these apartments were fused to provide a space for a fast food enterprise that opened at the end of July 2026 with seating in the front car park.
This Proposal will have a major impact on vehicle activity in Gruner Street.
1. With ten independent businesses there will be an inevitable increase in the number of vehicles delivering and retrieving goods.
2. There is a very limited area for off-street parking, and the below ground parking is not suitable for vehicles larger than a small sedan.
3. Number 94 is situated on a bend in the road such that sight lines will be obscured by the essential increase in the number of parked vehicles.
4. There is an official cycle path crossing nearby in frequent use by school children, as well as an adjoining play-ground area.
24 Gruner Street, Weston, ACT
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- PLANNING ACT 2023 - PROPOSAL FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEASE VARIATION - Demolition of the existing building, construction of new 2 storey building consisting of 10 commercial and light industrial units, basement parking, storage, tree removal, driveway and verge works, landscaping and associated works. Lease Variation to remove the restriction on shop and add light industry as permissible use.
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ACT Planning & Land Authority
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