Keep Merewether resident friendly
Developments such as the proposed Aldi supermarket in Merewether must not be allowed to destroy the character of local shopping centres, according to Newcastle Greens Ward 2 candidate, Therese Doyle.
“Newcastle City Council has planning instruments which should protect the local character of Merewether and prevent the overdevelopment of its small shopping precinct.” Therese Doyle said.
“Developments like the Aldi store, which require the frequent movement of large trucks, will significantly detract from the Llewellyn St neighbourhood where small shops serve the needs of the local community. It is the kind of neighbourhood where children can walk safely to school and people can stop to pick up a few vegies for the evening meal. It should be allowed to remain that way”, Therese Doyle said.
The small area of shops in Merewether is zoned 3(a) Local Centre Zone in the Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2003. The objectives of the zone provide for a “a compatible mix of business and housing in accessible locations” to serve a population of “around 5,000 people”. The zoning is also designed to conserve and enhance the built character and cultural heritage of local centres, to reinforce their vitality and viability and to ensure that any new development considers the character and amenity of adjacent residential areas.
“Clearly, this type of zoning should preclude a large commercial enterprise dealing in bulk goods that would produce significant traffic hazards in the area. The building itself would have a bulky and unattractive appearance that would detract from the streetscape”, Therese Doyle said.
Newcastle Greens promote planning policy for the city that ensures that Newcastle maintains its human scale, not dominated by inappropriate developments such as large supermarkets in small suburban streets.
Developments such as the proposed Aldi supermarket in Merewether must not be allowed to destroy the character of local shopping centres, according to Newcastle Greens Ward 2 candidate, Therese Doyle.
“Newcastle City Council has planning instruments which should protect the local character of Merewether and prevent the overdevelopment of its small shopping precinct.” Therese Doyle said.
“Developments like the Aldi store, which require the frequent movement of large trucks, will significantly detract from the Llewellyn St neighbourhood where small shops serve the needs of the local community. It is the kind of neighbourhood where children can walk safely to school and people can stop to pick up a few vegies for the evening meal. It should be allowed to remain that way”, Therese Doyle said.
The small area of shops in Merewether is zoned 3(a) Local Centre Zone in the Newcastle Local Environmental Plan 2003. The objectives of the zone provide for a “a compatible mix of business and housing in accessible locations” to serve a population of “around 5,000 people”. The zoning is also designed to conserve and enhance the built character and cultural heritage of local centres, to reinforce their vitality and viability and to ensure that any new development considers the character and amenity of adjacent residential areas.
“Clearly, this type of zoning should preclude a large commercial enterprise dealing in bulk goods that would produce significant traffic hazards in the area. The building itself would have a bulky and unattractive appearance that would detract from the streetscape”, Therese Doyle said.
Newcastle Greens promote planning policy for the city that ensures that Newcastle maintains its human scale, not dominated by inappropriate developments such as large supermarkets in small suburban streets.
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