Decision details

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

It is resolved that consent be granted to Development Application No. D/2020/334 subject to the conditions set out in Attachment A to the subject report.

Reasons for Decision

The application was approved for the following reasons:

(A)      The proposed development for a mix of land uses comprising retail and hotel accommodation is permissible in the B8 - Metropolitan Centre zone and is consistent with the objectives of the zone given that it provides for a diversity of land uses that serve the needs of the workforce, visitors and wider community, and promotes active street frontages on the main streets of the City centre.

(B)      The development subject to conditions, is considered to exhibit design excellence through its positive contribution to the streetscape and public domain. The development is generally consistent with the winning scheme of a competitive design process and achieves a high standard of architectural design, materials and detailing. 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 of the site. The development therefore achieves design excellence in accordance with Clause 6.21 of the Sydney LEP 2012.

(C)      The proposed development is consistent with the concept approval and modified building envelope under D/2017/920/B.

(D)      For the reasons above, the development is in the public interest.

Carried unanimously.

D/2020/334