BP service station could become 7-Eleven store

The BP service station on the corner of Rawson and Ocean Beach Rds, Woy Woy, could become a 7-Eleven store if a redevelopment proposal is successful.

Spectrum Retail Group has lodged a development application with Central Coast Council for a partial demolition, alterations and additions, refurbishment and rebranding signage costing $450,000.

A statement supporting the application says the service station would be redeveloped as a 7-Eleven store, while the Repco vehicle spare parts store at the rear of the block would remain as is.

It was proposed that 7-Eleven would operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week

The application said that minor adjustments would be required to the footpath because of a slight change to the service station driveways and the pedestrian crossing on Ocean Beach Rd would need to be relocated.

"There won't be any change to the existing traffic demand or fuel delivery arrangements and it is, therefore, concluded that the development will not present any unsatisfactory traffic capacity, safety or environmental related implications," the statement said.

It is proposed to provide five parking spaces, including one suitable for disabled persons.

This is a shortfall of four spaces compared to the planning provisions.

However, the statement claimed that these could be accommodated as part of the adjacent Repco parking area where there were 12 spaces.

"There have been no noise issues or complaints as a result of the current site operation," the application claims and.

The Plan of Management included in the application sets out safety and security measures for both staff and customers, including a night pay window and locked door policy between 11pm and 5am every night.

The premises would be under 24-hour camera surveillance.

SOURCE:

DA Tracker, 13 Nov 2019

DA 57537/2019, Central Coast Council