Issue - decisions

The Panel granted consent to Development Application Number D/2024/954 for change of use of part of the site to an office premises used for a creative purpose and associated signage 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 creative mixed use satisfies the requirements of clause 7.22A of the Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012 (LEP), and as such the development is permissible with consent within the R1 General Residential Zone  despite the general prohibition of commercial and industry land uses within the R1 General Residential Zone.

(B)       The proposal is consistent with the relevant objectives and controls of the LEP and the Sydney Development Control Plan 2012 (DCP).

(C)       The amended proposal presents an appropriate use for the existing non-residential warehouse building, consistent with clause 7.22A of the LEP, and satisfies the objectives within part 3.10.1 of the DCP, to conserve warehouse and industrial buildings older than 50 years, and maintain the legibility of the historic use.

(D)       The amended proposal retains the heritage significance of the Former Macdonaldtown Estate heritage conservation area, subject to standard conditions.

(E)       Subject to standard conditions, the proposal will not detract from the amenity of the surrounding residential area and is in the public interest.

Carried unanimously.

D/2024/954