We’re excited to share another planning success in the City of Kingston, where we’ve secured approval for Toney’s Pilates, a boutique indoor recreation facility transforming an existing tenancy at Laura Street, Aspendale into a calm and contemporary wellness studio.
This new space will deliver Reformer Pilates, yoga, and sauna-based wellness sessions in a beautifully designed setting that promotes health, movement, and community connection.
💡 What Was Involved?
While the proposal may look simple but achieving approval required a clear strategic planning approach. We demonstrated that the pilates studio was not only consistent with the Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z) but would also activate an underutilized commercial tenancy, support local economic diversity, and strengthen the neighborhood center’s role as a community hub.
Here’s what we delivered:
🔹 Planning report and justification for use of land as an Indoor Recreation Facility (Pilates and Wellness Studio)
🔹 Policy-based assessment demonstrating compliance with the Kingston Planning Scheme
🔹 Management of the planning permit application process from start to finish
🔹 Collaboration with RedSquare Traffic for a detailed Traffic Impact Assessment, confirming the adequacy of surrounding parking and the low-impact nature of the use
🔹 Comprehensive justification under Clause 52.06 – Car Parking, highlighting sustainable transport options and off-peak operations
🧘 What’s Approved
The new Toney’s Pilates studio is now approved to offer:
🧘 Group Reformer and Mat Pilates
🔥 On-demand sessions and sauna-based wellness
👥 Maximum of 20 patrons and 3 staff on site at any time
🚲 Bicycle parking and sustainable travel options
🕓 Operating hours:
• Mon–Fri: 5am–9:30pm (staffed 5–10:30am & 4:30–7:30pm)
• Sat–Sun: 7am–8pm (staffed 7–10am)
A big thank you to RedSquare Traffic for their thorough Traffic Impact Assessment, which ensured the proposal’s parking and access arrangements met Council’s requirements and supported a positive outcome.
At Canter Town Planning, we help business owners and developers navigate local planning schemes, demonstrate compliance through strong evidence, and bring projects like this to life — efficiently and effectively.
If you’re planning to open a studio, gym, or wellness space, our team can guide you from concept to permit approval with a clear strategy that delivers results.
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