After submitting an application to the City of Ballarat some time ago, Dollar Bill Brewing's plans for a new cellar door and fruit orchard is now being advertised by the City of Ballarat planning department.

The proposal has been described by the City of Ballarat as "Use of land for horticulture, a function centre with Producer's Licence, rural industry and display of business identification signage including internally illuminated signage."

Dollar Bill Brewing owner Fiona Nolle said she is anxiously waiting to see if the project gets approved, as the proposal would allow her and her husband, Ed Nolle, to spend more time working from home and spending time with their children.

"To see the application finally up there is fantastic, however I'll be on the edge of my seat for the next few weeks until it goes through," she said.

Under the submitted plans, the cellar door would operate three times per month, plus the potential for an additional day of operation for events.

While the cellar door will aim to operate across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Mrs Nolle said service would finish early each night (9pm, 8pm and 6pm respectively), and that the business is not aiming to become a venue for those looking to "smash pots".

"People aren't going to come here and smash pots for four hours, we don't want that, this isn't going to be a pub," she continued.

"We want to showcase our beers and showcase other people's artisanal beers, wines and ciders that we're really proud of."

A limit of 40 patrons has been requested by Dollar Bill Brewing as part of the planning application.

Looking at how the community has responded to the application, Invermay Progress Association president Ian Martin said he has had conversations with the Nolles and their plans.

"The owners of the property have spoken to us about the proposal in significant detail about how they're planning to develop the site," he said.

"Their explanation to us didn't cause any problems. We see that the total site development will involve growing hops and growing apples and other fruit that will benefit their production will be a positive addition to the Invermay community."

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