Highlights of our latest VCAT editorial (VCAT Vol 8 No 12) are on whether a market is a shop; the redevelopment of a service station site and long-term planning objectives; no McDonalds for Mansfield; Court of Appeal dismisses challenge to Ministerial decisions on Western Highway upgrade; the importance of planning evidence in a compensation matter; and the establishment of a home business in a garage and whether condition of permit spent.