A major development before Byron Shire Council would see a massive two-storey retail complex replace the existing south carpark at Byron Bay Woolies.
An atrium is planned, which would extend from the existing shops below Palace Cinemas, and behind that would be a ground-floor supermarket. Retail shops would take up a second level and underground parking for 160 cars is also proposed.
The applicant is Global Centres Australia Pty Ltd, and the development would be called Mercato on Byron.
According to the DA, the estimated cost of development is $17,555,000 and the area is 5134m2. The DA, along with 21 supporting attachments, is available at Council’s website. Public comment is open until January 17, 2014 and the DA number is 10.2013.587.1.
Bangalow apartments
Meanwhile, a development application (DA) adjacent to the Bangalow A&I Hall that caused community concern earlier in 2013 is back before Council.
Previously, Sydney developers Gordon Highlands Pty Ltd sought to build eight apartments, three shops and basement car parking for 18 vehicles at 9 Station Street.
But in the current application, town planner Paul De Fina describes it as ‘a two-storey development comprising a mix of uses with both retail facilities and one- and two- bedroom apartments with basement car parking’.
To achieve this, the existing dwelling would be partially demolished and relocated, and the four-car garage demolished. Two street trees and three palm trees would also need removing. According to the DA form, the estimated cost of the development is $4,285,100 and the floor area proposed is 1,098m2. The DA number is 10.2013.570 and is on Council’s website for public exhibition until January 17.
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