Decision details

The Panel granted consent to Development Application Number D/2025/342 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 alterations and additions and conservation works are consistent with the objective of the SP5 Metropolitan Centre zone as it conserves the heritage significance of a key commercial building within the CBD.

(B)      Having considered the matters in Clause 6.21C of the Sydney LEP 2012, the building displays design excellence.

(C)      The proposal is consistent with the sun access plane requirements under Clause 6.17 of Sydney LEP 2012.

(D)      The proposal satisfies the design principles and built form provisions for the Martin Place Special Character Area.

(E)      The heritage conservation works are consistent with the requirements under Subdivision 3 of Sydney LEP 2012.

(F)      Subject to the imposition of conditions, the potential impacts of the proposed alterations and additional are appropriately managed and the significant heritage elements are maintained for future longevity.

Carried unanimously.

D/2025/342