Decision details

The Panel granted consent to Development Application Number D/2024/868 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 proposal satisfies the objectives of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in that, subject to the imposition of appropriate conditions as recommended, it achieves the objectives of the planning controls for the site for the reasons outlined in the report to the Local Planning Panel.

(B)      The proposal generally satisfies the objectives and provisions of the Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012 and Sydney Development Control Plan 2012.

(C)      The proposal is consistent with the objectives of the SP5 Metropolitan Centre, SP2 Infrastructure (Classified Road) and RE1 Public Recreation zones.

(D)      The proposed development has acceptable impacts on the heritage significance of heritage items within the development site. The development is in accordance with the aims and objectives for heritage conservation provided in Clause 5.10 of the Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012.

(E)      The proposal maintains appropriate access and use of the road network and improves opportunities for walking and cycling around the site and is consistent with the aims of the Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012 relating to maintaining the road network and improving the pedestrian and cyclist network.

(F)      The proposed development is unlikely to result in any significant adverse environmental or amenity impacts on surrounding properties, the public domain, and the broader Central Sydney locality, subject to conditions.

(G)      The public interest is served by the approval of the proposal, as amendments to the development application have addressed the matters raised by the City and the community, subject to recommended conditions imposed relating to heritage conservation, acoustic amenity, road design and access and event management.

Carried unanimously.

D/2024/868