By Violet Li
A planning application has been submitted to convert an existing dwelling and shop area into a childcare facility in Cranbourne North.
Situated on the corner of Josephine Avenue and Eliza Street, the site is currently occupied by a residential building with three bedrooms and a front shop. The proposed childcare centre will hold three children’s rooms that will accommodate 44 children, an outdoor play space, and other functional rooms.
The facility is expected to operate from 6.30am to 6.30pm between Monday and Friday and shut down during the weekend. A maximum of seven staff is projected, including caretakers and support staff.
About nine parking spaces are required for the application and the site already has seven sealed and line-marked ones. A request for a reduction in the required number of car parks has been lodged for the development.
The applicant notes that the shortfall of two parking spaces could be compensated by the ample kerbside parking in the neighbourhood.
The Transport Impact Assessment submitted shows a total of 43 car spaces in the adjacent streets, and only one car was observed to be parked in those areas between the morning peaking hours.
The peak hours will be between 6.30am and 8am, and 4.30pm and 6.30pm.
The assessment estimates that it is appropriate to add the traffic generation to the existing peak values in the neighbourhood.
The planning application will be advertised until 31 May. Residents are welcome to make a submission via the Casey website.
