Developer seeks permission to build a new servo just 120m from an existing one

Six homes could be bulldozed to make way for a new service station and fast food outlet – just 120m from an existing one.

There are plans to build a new service station along a busy road north of Brisbane – just 120m from an existing servo.

Mantra Property Group have lodged an application with Moreton Bay Regional Council to bulldoze six homes at 858-868 Gympie Rd, Lawnton, and build a new service station and food outlet.

The proposal, lodged with council in late November, states the development will also include an automated car wash.

A concept image of the proposed new service station at Gympie Rd, Lawnton. Image: Commercial Real Estate

This house at 860 Gympie Rd Lawnton will be bulldozed to make way for a new service station.

This house at 862 Gympie Rd Lawnton will be demolished to make way for a new service station, if it is approved by Moreton Bay Regional Council. Photo: David Deane

The service station will have a floor space of 200 sqm and the food outlet 215 sqm.

There will be 15 carparks, which is in line with council requirements for a development of this size.

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It does not detail which company would operate the service station or the food outlet.

There is a Caltex StarMart just 120m along Gympie Road.

A concept image of the proposed new service station at Gympie Rd, Lawnton. Image: Commercial Real Estate

The report lodged with council states the developer plan to widen the verge at the corner of Gympie and Station roads to improve sight distance for vehicles.