Parramatta City Council has received a Development Application (DA) for the change of use of Unit 3 at 1B Redbank Road in Northmead into an indoor go-karting facility.
“The proposal seeks development consent for a change of use of Unit 3 to accommodate a new indoor go-karting facility, to be operated by PowerPlay and for associated external signage,” the Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) attached to the DA said.
“The internal fit-out of the go-kart track is intended to be pursued subsequently as complying development.”
The proposed site is currently used as a distribution centre.
“The subject tenancy, Unit 3, is currently used as a warehouse and distribution centre, with ancillary office accommodation on the first floor,” the SEE said.
“This DA seeks approval to change the use of the unit from warehouse and distribution centre to recreation facility (indoor), specifically a go-karting facility. This change of use will allow the operation of recreational activities at the site.”
If approved the facility is expected to operate between 9am and 9pm on Friday to Sunday and 10am to 9pm Monday to Thursday. Between Friday and Sunday, the facility would run sessions every 15 minutes and allow customers to book consecutive sessions, while between Monday and Thursday the sessions would be run every 20 minutes.
The DA also proposes new signage at the site.
“The proposal includes new business identification signage displaying ‘PowerPlay’, replacing the existing signage in the same location and incorporating decals on the glass façade for branding and wayfinding,” the SEE said.
“The signage is modest in scale, compatible with the industrial character of the area, and designed to avoid adverse impacts on the streetscape, bulk, or visual amenity of surrounding properties.”
Parking will be provided within the warehouse facility.
“The existing premises benefits from at least 29 car parking spaces, which will continue to be available for use,” the SEE said.
“The proposed development does not involve any changes to existing access, parking, or transport arrangements, and it is not expected to result in a significant intensification of use at the site.
“Accordingly, the proposed works are unlikely to generate additional traffic or demand for additional transport-related infrastructure, including car parking.”
The proposal is expected to have positive impacts on the community.
“Operational arrangements, including controlled patron numbers, pre-booking systems, and sufficient on-site parking, ensure that noise, traffic, or parking impacts are minimised,” the SEE said.
“Minor construction activities will be contained within the site. Overall, the proposal represents an efficient reuse of the existing industrial building while maintaining amenity, protecting the environment, and preserving heritage and ecological values without creating adverse impacts.”
Parramatta City Council will now assess the application.
