Decision details

The Panel granted consent to Development Application No. D/2023/25 subject to the conditions set out in Attachment A to the subject report.

Reasons for Decision

The application was approved for the following reasons:

(A)      The development, subject to conditions, is consistent with the objectives of the R1 General Residential and SP2 Classified zone, including to enable other land uses that provide facilities or services to meet the day to day needs of residents.

(B)      Appropriate conditions have been imposed to ensure the development does not detrimentally impact on the heritage significance of the heritage items known as 'Former Electrical substation (No. 6) including interior' (I400) and 'Underground lavatory including interior' (I401), as well as the site as a whole.

(C)      The development will not adversely affect the character of the Taylor Square and Darlinghurst Civic Precinct locality, nor the East Sydney and Oxford Street heritage conservation areas.

(D)      The development accords with the objectives of the relevant planning controls.

(E)      The development is in the public interest. The proposed sustainability-focused farmer's market will support the revitalisation of the locality by providing access to quality, farm fresh produce at moderate prices for local residents. The market will also facilitate an educational platform for sustainable living practices within an urban context and provide a lively meeting space.

Carried unanimously.

D/2023/25