The plans also feature a proposed 4480 square metre public reserve at the rear of the lot and flag a future subdivision that would see the creation of four residential lots, ranging in size from 900 square metres to 1523 square metres.

A dilapidated dwelling and shed on the lot will be razed to make way for the development, according to a Statement of Environmental Effects (SoEE) that has been lodged with the development application.

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"It is proposed to demolish the existing dwelling and rear shed to facilitate the construction of the subdivision and place of public worship," the SoEE states.

"The existing dwelling is considered dangerous with squatters and kids occupying the site.

"There are a number of decaying elements within the building including the verandah, chimney falling and rotting floor boards."

It's planned the church will host up to four congregations a week with up to 250 people attending at a time. The earliest service would be between 6am-7am on Sunday and latest between 6pm-8.30pm on Monday and Friday.

There would be a single entrance to the church car park off Hamilton Street.

The SoEE says the area around the proposed church "is generally characterised by residential development" but says the plans are "compatible with the existing and likely future character and amenity" of the area.

However, it is noted that the church will generate significantly more traffic than a residential dwelling.

"The church has been designed to blend in with the surrounding dwellings," the report states.

"The church's scale and bulk is similar to a residential dwelling in that it is single storey and has external dimensions that are comparable ... Advance landscaping is proposed to be planted throughout the site.

"The proposed church will generate more traffic movements than a residential dwelling. There will be significantly more car parking provided on the site than in a conventional residential situation.

"The site will generally be used for a period of six hours, 3-4 times a week - otherwise the site will be unattended."

The SoEE notes the most likely adverse impacts from the development would relate to the noise coming from cars entering and leaving the site but "it is felt that the proposed development can be adequately managed to ensure minimal off-site adverse environmental impacts eventuate".

It also notes council has previously "approved a number of other churches in residential areas across the city for the benefit of surrounding residents".

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