Decision details

Moved by the Chair (the Lord Mayor), seconded by Councillor Thalis -

It is resolved that:

(A)      the variation requested to the 'Height of buildings' development standard in accordance with Clause 4.6 'Exceptions to development standards' of the Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012 be upheld; and

(B)      consent be granted to Development Application No. D/2018/600, subject to the conditions set out in Attachment A to the subject report.

Reasons for Recommendation

The application is recommended for approval for the following reasons:

(A)      The development that is the subject of the application is consistent with the objectives of the B8 - Metropolitan Centre zone for the reasons set out within the report.

(B)      The proposal is consistent with the concept application D/2015/920/B (as modified).

(C)      The proposal, subject to conditions, will not adversely impact upon the amenity of neighbouring properties.

(D)      The requested variation to the 'Height of buildings' development standard is upheld because the consent authority is satisfied that the applicant's written request has adequately addressed the matters required to be addressed by Clause 4.6 of the Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012 and the proposed development would be in the public interest because it is consistent with the objectives of 'Height of buildings' development standard and the B8 - Metropolitan Centre zone.

Carried unanimously.

D/2018/600