A development application has been lodged for a childcare centre on Lytton Road in Morningside, proposing the conversion of an existing commercial building into a 94-place early education facility.
Repurposing an Existing Site
The application relates to 350 and 360 Lytton Road, where an existing two-storey commercial building is proposed to be adapted for childcare use. The site has a total area of 23,960 square metres and is located within an established industrial setting.
The proposed development retains a two-storey form, with a maximum building height of 10 metres.
Design and Layout
The proposal has been designed by Marlowe Architecture and includes six internal activity rooms supported by three outdoor play areas. Landscaping is proposed to improve the streetscape and provide separation from surrounding industrial uses.
Internal pathways connect building entries with outdoor areas, while circulation within the site separates staff, visitor, and service vehicle movements.
Access and Parking Arrangements
Vehicle access is proposed via existing crossovers on Lytton Road. The development provides 19 car parking spaces, including 10 visitor bays and nine staff bays secured through easements.
Pedestrian access is facilitated through internal walkways linking the building and outdoor play areas.
Planning Context
Town planning advice has been prepared by iPlan Town Planning. The site is zoned IN2 Industry (General Industry B) and is located within the River Gateway Neighbourhood Plan area, as well as the Temporary Local Planning Instrument 01/25 for the Colmslie Road Industry Precinct.
The application was lodged on 23 October 2025 and is identified under reference number A006889566.
Next Steps
The proposal will be assessed against the applicable planning controls. No approval timeframe or construction schedule has been identified at this stage.
Published 9-Jan-2025
