Mosman Park sets 400m buffer to keep fast-food away from schools
Mosman Park council voted unanimously to advertise draft planning rules banning fast-food outlets within 400 metres of schools and childcare centres.
The Town of Mosman Park voted unanimously on Tuesday to advertise a new draft planning policy. The policy sets a 400-metre buffer from schools, childcare and recreation facilities.
The town also seeks to prevent too many outlets in one area. New outlets on Stirling Highway must be part of mixed-use residential developments.
Drive-throughs must fit at least 10 cars on-site without blocking roads or pedestrian paths. The policy includes design standards, noise controls, bin screening and light limits.
- 400 metres
- Buffer distance from schools
- At least 10 cars on-site
- Vehicle queue requirement
- Unanimous
- Council vote result
- Town of Mosman Park
- Location
Why it mattersThe rules shape where food businesses can operate and signal commitment to child health and neighborhood character; they also free up land for the town's housing priorities.
AustraliaThe policy affects future fast-food development in Mosman Park and may be a model other WA councils adopt when updating their own planning rules.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 3 h ago
Open this story in InSnip →
