Decision details

The Panel granted consent to Section 4.56 Application Number D/2015/661/D subject to the amendment of the following conditions, with modifications shown in bold italics (additions) and strikethrough (deletions) as follows:

(2)       APPROVED STAGE 1 DEVELOPMENT

(a)       Development consent is limited to a Stage 1 Concept Plan building envelope and land uses within this envelope, in accordance with Development Application No. D/2015/661, dated 19 May 2015 and the following drawings:

         and as amended by the following plans prepared by Durbach Block Jaggers:

and as amended by the conditions of this consent.

(b)       In the event of any inconsistency between the approved plans and supplementary documentation, the plans will prevail.

(6)     BUILDING HEIGHT

The maximum height of any future building on the site must not exceed RL 115.460 (AHD) with the lift overrun and motor room not to exceed RL 121.110 (AHD) 123.100 (AHD).

Reasons for Decision

The application was approved for the following reasons:

(A)      The site is located within a locality that provides a broad mix of commercial and residential land uses. The development is consistent with the objectives of the SP5 Metropolitan Centre Zone in that it provides for the pre-eminent role of business, office, retail, entertainment and tourist premises, promotes the efficient and orderly development of land in a compact urban centre.

(B)      The development to which the proposed modification relates is substantially the same as that originally granted, and as amended with consent by subsequent modification applications.

(C)      The proposal generally satisfies the objectives and provisions of the Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012 including Clause 6.21C Design excellence and Clause 6.17   Sun access planes.

(D)      The proposed amendments will not significantly increase environmental impacts resulting from the development for neighbouring residential properties.

Carried unanimously.

D/2015/661/D