A substantial new service station and fast-food outlet is slated for a vast rural site at the prominent intersection of Old Cleveland Road and New Cleveland Road in Chandler, utilising less than seven per cent of the total land area.
The development application has been formally lodged for the project, which aims to cater to both local commuters and regional traffic passing through the area.
While the site spans an expansive 103,200 square metres, the proposed service station and fast-food premises will occupy a development footprint of approximately 8,000 square metres.
Development Overview
Designed by Verve Design Group, the plan features a 360-square-metre service station building. An ancillary food and drink outlet will include a drive-through facility.
To accommodate vehicles, the development will provide 30 parking spaces, with four dedicated bays for electric vehicle (EV) charging. For refuelling, eight stations will be available under a 4.7-metre-high canopy.
Access and Connectivity
Access to the new facility is strategically planned to manage traffic flow efficiently. Motorists will have left-in and left-out access directly from Old Cleveland Road.
Full-movement access, allowing turns in all directions, will be provided from New Cleveland Road. Additionally, new left-turn lanes are proposed at both entry points to assist vehicle movements.
Planning Justification
Planners from Benchmark Planning have stated that service stations are a necessary amenity in rural areas, much like in urban localities. They highlight that the proposed development’s footprint of less than seven per cent of the overall site area is consistent with a low-scale, low-intensity rural character.
The planners also noted that the chosen south-eastern corner of the site, at the junction of Old Cleveland Road and New Cleveland Road, is considered the least rural part of the entire property, making it a suitable location for such a commercial venture.
Published Date 13-Jun-2025
