Rodney Stevens
South Grafton watering hole the Good Intent Hotel is set to undergo a makeover after Clarence Valley Council received a development application DA for the premises which is currently on public exhibition.
The DA lodged on behalf of the North Coast Hotel Group for the premises at 63 to 65 Armidale Street, South Grafton, proposes internal upgrades to the bar, kitchen and toilets, a new office and audio-visual room, a new terrace within the existing public bar, the additions of a beer garden, kids play area, footpath, landscaping and waste management area, plus additional carparking.
Currently the Good Intent Hotel has 17 rooms for accommodation, which, according to the DA will be refurbished to be compliant with current regulations.
The redevelopment proposal will result in 89 off-street carparking spaces which will meet the requirements of the Clarence Valley Council Business Zone DCP 2011.
“The development proposal includes construction of the off-street car park at the rear of the site to accommodate 44 additional car parking spaces including a reconstructed driveway access to Norrie Street, an accessible parking space and service vehicle area at the rear of the existing retail,” the DA Traffic Impact Assessment report states.
“The existing car park on the Armidale Street frontage will be re-linemarked and configured to accommodate 45 car parking spaces including an accessible parking space.”
The DA’s Statement of Environmental Effects SEE explains the proposed redevelopment.
“The proposed alterations and additions to the Good Intent Hotel will help ensure the pub can continue to trade as a viable business whilst continuing to serve the needs of people within the neighbourhood and broader community,” the SEE says.
“The proposal results in an enhanced facility for dining and a suitable play space for children.
“The proposal complies with the built form requirements of the planning instruments.
“The proposal provides improved accessibility with ramps, toilets and car parking facilities.
“The proposed minor changes to the facades include for appropriate colours and details.
“The design has been informed by civil, traffic and acoustic engineers to ensure the proposal is suitable for the site and will not unduly affect the surrounding properties and locality.
“The proposed modifications will result in an improved place to socially meet, engage with social events, eat, drink, watch and listen in a relaxed setting.”
Council welcomes submissions from members of the community and industry stakeholders as this helps with informed and transparent decision making.
Anyone making a submission is reminded it is a public document and not confidential.
Submissions about the Good Intent Hotel DA 2023/0253 can be make online by visiting https://www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/Building-and-planning/Advertised-DAs/DA20230253-65-Armidale-Street-South-Grafton and pressing the make a submission button.
Public submissions close at 4pm on May 22.