Decision details

The Panel granted consent to Development Application Number D/2024/1027 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):

(20)   HERITAGE CONSERVATION WORKS – HERITAGE ITEM

(a)     Prior to the issue of the Construction Certificate, a detailed construction methodology demonstrating compliance with Condition 20 is to be submitted for review by and the approval of Council’s Area Planning Manager.

(a)(b) Prior to the issue of the Construction Certificate, a schedule of conservation works to be undertaken concurrent with the works is to be submitted to Council’s Urban Design and Heritage Manager for approval.

(b)(c) The schedule is to detail the conservation of all fabric identified as having a heritage significance including but not limited to the following: door and window joinery, glazing, hardware, street awning, roofing and painting.

(c)(d) The schedule is to be supported by outline specifications, methodologies and detailed architectural sections, elevations and plans at 1:20 and 1:5 scales. The details should incorporate any structural and/or building services design for the building.

(d)(e) The proposed works are to be carried out in a manner that minimises demolition, alterations and new penetrations/fixings to the significant fabric of the existing building. Any departure from approved plans requiring additional demolition/chasing of significant fabric is to be discussed with City of Sydney Heritage Specialists for acceptance.submitted to Council’s Area Planning Manager for approval.

(e)(f)  A schedule of site inspections at key points during construction (like after demolition, before covering significant fabric with new ceilings and floors and/or when design changes impacting significant fabric need to be implemented and required to be discussed with Council) is required to be submitted to City of Sydney for approval.

(f)(g)  All conservation and adaptation works are to be in accordance with the Articles of the Australian ICOMOS Burra Charter 2013. Appropriately qualified contractors and tradespersons are to be commissioned who are skilled in traditional building and engineering trades to carry out the proposed scope of works within the heritage building.

Reason

To ensure the carrying out of appropriate heritage conservation works.  

Reasons for Decision

The application was approved for the following reasons:

(A)       The development is consistent with the objectives of the MU1 Mixed Use zone.

(B)       The design of the second storey addition and Oxford Street interface appropriately respond to the scale of surrounding buildings with acceptable impacts on amenity.

(C)       The development will safeguard neighbourhood amenity and will promote the orderly operation of the premises.

(D)       The development will not adversely impact upon the building which is listed as a heritage item under the Sydney LEP 2012 and is a contributing building to a heritage conservation area.

(E)       The proposal exhibits design excellence in accordance with the requirements contained in Clause 6.21C of Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012.

(F)       The development accords with the objectives of relevant planning instruments and controls.

(G)      Condition 20 was amended to protect heritage fabric during construction.

Carried unanimously.

D/2024/1027