Decision details

The Panel granted consent to Development Application Number D/2025/4 subject to the conditions set out in Attachment A to the subject report, and subject to the following amendments (additions shown in bold italics, deletions shown in strikethrough):

(2)        STAGING OF DEMOLITION

The eastern toilet building must not be demolished until a new amenities building is constructed in the location of the existing western toilet building and available for use.

Certification equivalent to a Construction Certificate for the new replacement toilet must be obtained prior to the demolition of all existing public amenity buildings. The eastern toilet building must remain available for use and not be demolished until the new amenities building is constructed in the location of the existing western toilet building and available for use.

Reason

To ensure that the eastern amenities building is not demolished prior to a replacement amenities building being constructed and available for use.

Reasons for Decision

The application was approved for the following reasons:

(A)       The development accords with the objectives of the Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012 and the Sydney Development Control Plan 2012.

(B)       The proposal is in the public interest because it is consistent with the objectives of the RE1 Public Recreation zone.

(C)       The development will not result in detrimental impacts to the character of the Glebe and Forest Lodge locality and the Toxteth heritage conservation area.

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

(E)       The development, subject to the recommended conditions, will not unreasonably compromise the amenity of nearby properties.

(F)       Condition 2 was amended to ensure there are operating amenities available for use throughout the demolition and construction process.

Carried unanimously.

D/2025/4