The Panel granted consent to Development Application Number D/2025/670 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) DESIGN MODIFICATION

The proposed awning fascia sign is to be amended to be more in keeping with the architecture of the building. The sign content is to be amended to remove reference to “tobacconist” and include the name of the business and/or “convenience store” with different colour design. The awning fascia sign is to be unilluminated.

Modified plans are to be resubmitted and approved by the Area Planning Manager prior to issue of an Occupation Certificate.

Reason

To ensure the signage is compatible with the architectural character of the building and the surrounding area.

(5) GOODS FOR SALE

No illicit goods, illicit tobacco or illicit vaping goods, as defined in the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2008, shall be sold from or kept on the premises.

Reason

To ensure the goods sold on the premises are legally obtained.

Remaining conditions to be renumbered accordingly.

Reasons for Decision

The application was approved for the following reasons:

(A)      The proposal generally satisfies the objectives and provisions of the SEPP (Precincts – Eastern Harbour City) 2021 and the City of Sydney Convenience Store Development Control Plan 2004. The proposed development is permitted with consent in the Residential Zone – Medium Density zone.

(B)      The proposed development, subject to conditions, is unlikely to result in any significant adverse environmental or amenity impacts on surrounding properties or the public domain, subject to conditions.

(C)      Issues raised in the submissions have been considered in the assessment and conditions of consent have been included in recommended conditions of consent to address these concerns (including the two additional conditions, to which the applicant’s representative raised no objection). 

(D)      Condition 2 was added to ensure the signage is compatible with the architectural character of the building and the surrounding area.

(E)      Condition 5 was added to ensure that the goods sold on the premises are legally obtained.

Carried unanimously.

D/2025/670