City of Sydney is inviting public comment on proposed amendments to planning controls for potential development sites in Ultimo and Pyrmont.
The council is proposing to amend the Sydney Local Environment Plan 2012 and the Sydney Development Control Plan 2012 to meet the requirements of the NSW government’s Pyrmont Peninsula Place Strategy, a 20-year framework for future development.
The state government strategy calls for modifications to the city’s planning regulations in order to facilitate the development of 4,000 additional homes for more than 8,000 future residents, and places of employment to support the creation of 23,000 jobs.
A number of sites in Ultimo and Pyrmont were identified by the state government as possible development zones. Following this, the City of Sydney assessed the identified sites and held discussions with landowners to determine which locations would be suitable.
The council’s proposed amendments include to:
- Permit increased floor space and height to facilitate the construction of new homes in residential flat buildings, mixed-use developments and small lot housing.
- Permit increased floor space and height to support job creation across various building types.
- Mandate that new developments increase access to public open space, as well as widen footpaths, accommodate more than 250 new trees and provide 2,000 square metres of new green roofs.
- Reduce overshadowing to existing residences, significant public parks and places.
The feedback portal is now open until 13 November 2024.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
