Decision details

The Panel granted consent to Development Application Number D/2024/129 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):

(25)     PLAN OF MANAGEMENT

The use must always be operated / managed in accordance with the Plan of Management, titled ‘Plan of Management and Maintenance of Assets – Automated Public Toilets (APTs) – External Areas’ (TRIM Ref: 2024/443820).

The Plan of Management shall be reviewed with Council and updated where required. The updated Plan of Management shall be submitted to and approved by Council’s Area Planning Manager.

Reason

To ensure all parties are aware of the approved supporting documentation that applies to the development and the Automated Public Toilet is adequately managed to maintain cleanliness.

Reasons for Decision

The application was approved for the following reasons:

(A)      The proposed public amenities facility is permissible within the RE1 Public Recreation zone. The proposal, subject to conditions, is consistent with the objectives of the RE1 zone.

(B)      The development will not result in detrimental impacts to the character of the Erskineville Road Village Centre locality and the Burren Estate Heritage Conservation Area.

(C)      Appropriate conditions are recommended to ensure the proposed development does not result in detrimental impacts to the existing trees on site.

(D)      The development, subject to conditions, will facilitate the orderly operation of the APT and will not unreasonably compromise the amenity of the locality.

(E)      The development exhibits design excellence and accords with the objectives of relevant planning controls and the City of Sydney Public Toilet Strategy 2014.

(F)      The proposal, subject to conditions, and as demonstrated by additional information provided by the applicant to address issues raised by Council officers, is in the public interest.

(G)      Condition 25 was amended to provide a mechanism for updating the Plan of Management.

Carried on the following show of hands:

Ayes (3)          Mr Brown, Ms Bayl-Smith and Ms Tuor

Noes (1)          Ms MacGraw

Motion carried.

D/2024/128