Decision details

The Panel granted consent to Development Application Number D/2023/1061 subject to the conditions set out in Attachment A to the subject report, subject to the following amendments (additions shown in bold italics, deletions shown in strikethrough):

(5)        (b)       Each community and major event shall:

(i) Not be for more than 30 consecutive days per event per precinct, from the start of set up to the completion of clean-up for the use; and

(ii) Not use an individual precinct for more than 60 days, inclusive of setup and clean-up time, in any calendar year. This does not include fan zones located within the Activation Space in the vicinity of the Sydney Cricket Ground; and

(iii) Set up and clean up times will be minimised.

Reasons for Decision

The application was approved for the following reasons:

(A)      The development, subject to conditions, is consistent with the objectives of the RE1 Public Recreation zone for the reasons set out in the report.

(B)      The proposal, for the continued use of Moore Park for temporary community and sporting events and structures which includes up to 20 major events for no more than a combined 20 days per calendar year (excluding bump-in and bump-out), contributes to the local economy and provides for an appropriate diversity of uses, while retaining access to and use of the park by the public.

(C)      The site will not include music concerts and festivals. 

(D)      The subject consent includes appropriate controls with regard to the timing and location of events, offering an improved level of certainty not previously afforded with past consents.

(E)      The events are temporary and not permanent.

(F)      Over the past five years, the events have been well managed in relation to noise, waste, and crowd management and control with limited impacts on the park and the amenity of the surrounding area.

(G)      Condition 5b was amended to reduce impacts to neighbouring residents.

Carried unanimously.

D/2023/1061