We’re excited to share that we’ve successfully obtained a planning permit for a Restricted Recreation Facility at Speedwell Street, Somerville — transforming a warehouse tenancy into a specialized performance coaching space for athletes.
📌 Acting on behalf of our client, our team prepared and managed the application for:
✅ Use of the land as a Restricted Recreation Facility
✅ Full planning compliance under the Industrial 3 Zone (IN3Z)
🏗️ The Site Context:
Located in the well-connected Velocity Business Park, the site sits within a light industrial pocket just off Frankston-Flinders Road. The surrounding precinct supports a mix of low-impact warehouse and recreational uses, making it a strong strategic fit for this performance-focused facility.
🛍️What’s Now Approved:
·🏃♂️ A private athletic performance facility offering:
⚡Athletic profiling and performance tracking
⚡ Individualized development plans
⚡ Small group sessions (max 6 patrons, appointment-only)
⚡ Noise-minimizing flooring and no external works proposed
· 🕒 Operating hours:
Mon–Fri: 6:30 AM–9:00 AM & 3:00 PM–8:00 PM
Sat–Sun: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
· 🚘 4 dedicated on-site parking bays + 23 shared spaces in the complex
💡 Why This Matters:
This permit approval reinforces the flexibility of Victoria’s industrial zones in supporting community-serving, low-impact recreational uses. It also highlights the growing demand for performance-based fitness services that extend beyond traditional gyms.
🔎 Why It Works:
The proposal was:
✔️ Fully compliant with Clause 33.03 (IN3Z)
✔️ Aligned with the Planning Policy Framework and Municipal Planning Strategy
✔️ Compatible with surrounding land use and scale
✔️ No adverse off-site amenity or traffic impacts
🌟 Our Vision:
At Canter Town Planning, we’re proud to support projects that enhance community health, well-being, and access to quality facilities. This outcome reflects a smart and adaptable use of industrial land — serving niche market demand while remaining low-impact and policy-compliant.
📞 Planning a change of use or new development in an industrial zone?
Let Canter Town Planning help navigate your planning pathway.
✅ Comprehensive support from project inception to permit approval
✅ Transparent advice, tailored to your needs
✅ Proven results across commercial, residential, and mixed-use proposals
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