Owners of a proposed Riddells Creek supermarket site have applied to extend their permit as they move to sell the land.
Representing the applicants, Andrew McPherson addressed councillors at a submitters hearing earlier this month, seeking a two-year extension for 1-3 Station Street, with potential buyers “waiting in the wings”.
The permit is for the development of a supermarket with associated car parking, a reduction in the car parking requirements and signage.
The proposal includes construction of three buildings to accommodate a supermarket, 16 shops and a café.
It was issued in December 2014 at the direction of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, but expired at the end of last year.
Mr McPherson said the property had been purchased about 25 years ago and the owners, one deceased and others now elderly, wished to sell the site.
Two potential buyers emerged last year but were cautious about the permit’s end approaching. Discussions are expected to continue if the permit is secured.
The application was not required to be advertised and received no submissions.
Councillors will vote on the permit extension at their council meeting tomorrow night (May 27).
