Decision details

Moved by the Chair (the Lord Mayor), seconded by Councillor Chan -

It is resolved that:

(A)       the Central Sydney Planning Committee note the issues raised in the Summary of Submissions as shown at Attachment A to the subject report and in the Information Relevant To Memorandum published 9 October 2023;

(B)       the Central Sydney Planning Committee approve the Planning Proposal – 85-93 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills (as amended) as shown at Attachment B to the subject report, to be made as a local environmental plan under section 3.36 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, subject to replacing the first dot point on page 12 of the Planning Proposal with the following site specific provisions, that:

(i)         allow a maximum floor space ratio of 4.5:1 subject to:

(a)        a provision that removes the application of cl.6.21D of the Sydney LEP, so that the requirement for a competitive design process and any additional design excellence bonus for either height or floor space does not apply;

(b)        development utilising the additional floor space under the clause being restricted to alterations and/or additions to the existing building; and

(c)        development utilising the additional floor space under the clause not being used for residential or serviced apartments; and

(C)       authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer to make amendments and minor variations to the Planning Proposal – 85-93 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills (as amended) to ensure consistency with the matters in clause (B), as detailed in the Information Relevant To Memorandum published 9 October 2023, and to correct any minor errors prior to finalisation.

Carried unanimously.

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