Work to reopen the Rex appears likely following an application to council for preliminary works to the front façade.
A planning permit (PLN24/0080) was received by Council in early April to make alterations to the existing building façade including new entry doors and windows. The estimated cost of these preliminary works is $30000.
The Rex development which currently includes three shops (Gewürzhaus Spice House and two for Stockdale and Leggo estate agents) consists of 3 levels:
- the Ground Floor, the bulk of the building which includes the 3 existing shops, and the constructed mezzanine level at the rear. A revised preliminary layout was submitted for this level.
- the second Level which remains unaltered in the submission, includes an open area fronting Vincent St and the space previously framed for the proposed cinema, and
- the third level which consists of the old projection room also remains unchanged in the application.
The proposed works include a double entry door between the existing shops with curved glazed finish to complete the entrance.
The application provides a layout of the ground floor with 8 additional shops being constructed plus a large gallery at the rear. The Gallery will also occupy the mezzanine level.
The application also seeks an waiver from on-site parking requirements. Based on the available floor space, 50 on site parking places would be required but there are only 30 spaces on the roof of the Rex building.
Ground Floor plan for renovations of The Rex
Current Planning applications that affect Daylesford, Hepburn and immediately surrounding communities are included in the table below. Closing dates listed for applications indicate the last date on which objections are guaranteed to be considered. Objections to planning applications will be considered after that date until a decision has been made.
| Application ID | Application Description | Property Address | Closing Date |
| PLN23/0138 | Demolition of the existing dwelling, vegetation removal, buildings and works for the construction of 3 dwellings, site cut greater than 1m depth in the ESO1, alteration to access from a road Zone category 2 (remove access) and the subdivision of the land into 3 lots and common property. | 2 King Street DAYLESFORD VIC 3460 | 30/07/2024 |
| PLN24/0130 | Use and development of 6.3 hectares of land currently zoned farming zone (FZ2) for a dwelling. | 50 Scheggias Track DAYLESFORD VIC 3460 | 8/08/2024 |
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