Decision details

The Panel:

(A)        Pursuant to the provisions of Clause 4.6 ‘Exceptions to Development Standards’ of the Sydney Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2012, supported the variation to Clause 4.3 Height of Buildings.

(B)        Granted consent to Development Application No. D/2018/313, subject to the conditions set out in Attachment A to the subject report.

Carried unanimously.

Reasons for Decision

The Panel approved the application as:

(A)        The development is consistent with the objectives of the B4 - Mixed Use zone for the reasons set out in the report to the Local Planning Panel.

(B)        The variation to Clause 4.3 of the Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012 Height of Buildings is consistent with the provisions of Clause 4.6 ‘Exceptions to development standards and is in the public interest.

(C)       The built form and design of the addition responds appropriately to the scale of adjoining buildings along Wellington Street and to the rear at Queen Street.

(D)       The proposal is considered to utilise high quality materials and exhibits design excellence.

(E)        The proposal provides activation to Wellington Street at ground floor.

(F)        The recommended operational conditions for the second floor terrace will ensure the proposal does not result in adverse amenity impacts to the surrounding area. 

(G)       As conditioned, it is generally consistent with the objectives of the relevant controls for the site and will not adversely impact the amenity of neighbouring properties.

D/2018/313