Decision Maker: Central Sydney Planning Committee
Decision status: Recommendations Determined
Moved by the Chair (the Lord Mayor), seconded by
Councillor Thalis -
It is resolved that:
(A)
the variation requested to 'Height of Buildings'
in accordance with Clause 4.6 'Exceptions to development standards' of the
Sydney Local Environmental Plan (Green Square Town Centre - Stage 2) 2013 be
upheld; and
(B)
consent be granted to Development Application
No. D/2019/258 subject to the conditions set out in Attachment A to
the subject report:
The application was approved for the following reasons:
(A)
The applicant’s written request has adequately
addressed the matters required to be demonstrated by Clause 4.6(3) of the
Sydney Local Environmental Plan (Green Square Town Centre - Stage 2) 2013, that
compliance with the 'Height of Buildings' development standard is unreasonable
or unnecessary and that there are sufficient planning grounds to justify
contravening Clause 4.3 of the Sydney Local Environmental Plan (Green Square
Town Centre - Stage 2) 2013; and
(B)
The proposal is in the public interest because
it is consistent with the objectives of the B4 - Mixed Use zone and the 'Height
of Buildings' development standard.
(C)
The proposal has been assessed against the aims
and objectives of the relevant planning controls including SEPP 65, the Sydney
Local Environmental Plan (Green Square Town Centre - Stage 2) 2013 and the
Green Square Town Centre Development Control Plan 2012. Where non-compliances exist,
they have been demonstrated to be acceptable in the circumstances of the case,
or can be resolved by the recommended conditions of consent.
(D)
The development is consistent with the design
intent of the winning scheme of a competitive design process, and has been
further refined to transition appropriately to the adjoining heritage
conservation area. The proposed architectural design, materials and detailing
of the development responds to its heritage context, the public domain and the
Green Square Town Centre. The development achieves the principles of
ecologically sustainable development and has an acceptable environmental impact
with regard to the amenity of the surrounding area and future occupants. The development therefore achieves design
excellence in accordance with Clause 6.9 of the Sydney Local Environmental Plan
(Green Square Town Centre - Stage 2) 2013.
(E)
The proposed development is considered to be
appropriate within its setting and will provide for residential, retail and
child care uses that will support the vitality of the Green Square Town Centre,
and the desired future character of the area.
Carried unanimously.
Speaker
Ms Jodie Sheather addressed the meeting of the Central Sydney Planning Committee on Item 5.
D/2019/258
Report author: Jessica Symons
Publication date: 05/12/2019
Date of decision: 05/12/2019
Decided at meeting: 05/12/2019 - Central Sydney Planning Committee
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