Decision details

The Panel resolved that pursuant to Section 4.16(3) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, a deferred commencement consent be granted to Development Application No. D/2021/1335 subject to the conditions set out in Attachment A to the subject report, subject to the following amendment (additions shown in bold italics and deletions in strikethrough):

(4)     DESIGN MODIFICATIONS/DETAILS

(a)         The design of the rear elevation of the building is to be refined to provide an improved presentation of the building to the laneway. In this regard consideration should be given to incorporating materials and design elements consistent with the front elevation of the building such as the use of brickwork, brick banding and incorporation of horizontal window elements and projecting window surrounds. All windows and doors are to be set into the facade to give depth to the facade. The building is also to be designed to ensure that it is contained wholly within the site boundaries adjacent the laneway.

(b)         The exposed blank side elevations of the building are to provide a quality of finish. This may include a modulated material such a formed / lined concrete. In this regard The details of the material, colour and architectural detailing of the elevations are to be provided.

Reasons for Decision

A deferred commencement approval of the application is granted for the following reasons:

(A)        The proposal complies with the relevant controls of the Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012 and Sydney Development Control Plan 2012.

(B)        The proposal represents appropriate development for the site and is in line with transition of the Botany Road corridor.

(C)        Subject to conditions, the proposal satisfies design excellence provisions.

(D)        A public benefit offer has been made and satisfies 6.14 of the Sydney LEP relating to the provision of community infrastructure within Green Square.  This is subject to deferred commencement to execute the associated Voluntary Planning Agreement.

(E)        The Panel supports uses on the first floor that will enable surveillance over the public domain from the window.

(F)        Condition 4 was amended in order to mitigate the impact of the exposed blank side elevations by modulating their appearance, with a view to contributing positively to the streetscape.

Carried unanimously.

D/2021/1335