suburb · 6 meetings
Burwood
Mentions
- Meeting location and part of the local area affected by council decisions.
- Primary area affected by planning proposal amendments and several development decisions.
- Meeting location and council area referenced throughout the minutes.
- Primary suburb affected by multiple planning decisions in the meeting.
- Council-wide decisions on branding, planning controls, budget and advisory committee appointments.
- Location of the approved mixed-use development and the meeting.
Decisions
Planning proposal for BLEP 2012 community infrastructure amendments progressed
Council considered endorsement for Gateway for amendments to Burwood LEP 2012 clauses 4.3A and 4.4A to help enable delivery of community infrastructure to a broader catchment of high-density developments in the Burwood LGA.
Could affect how additional height and floor space provisions support delivery of community infrastructure in high-density areas.
City activation planning proposal noted with heritage caution
The panel acknowledged the officer recommendation on proposed BLEP 2012 exempt development provisions intended to support city activation, including public art on footpaths and advertising on bus and taxi rank shelters, and asked staff to consider excluding heritage conservation areas from these exemptions.
Could make some small activation works easier to deliver across Burwood, but heritage areas may be carved out after further review.
Elsie Street amusement centre modification approved
The panel approved a Section 4.55(2) modification for the approved amusement centre at Suite 3/1, Level 2, 1-17 Elsie Street, including internal layout changes, louvres behind the first-floor balcony, a reduced maximum occupancy, and a larger smoking room, subject to modified conditions.
Affects how the approved venue operates, including patron numbers and building layout at the Burwood town centre site.
Conder Street co-living development approved
The panel approved DA.2025.88 for 63 Conder Street, Burwood, for demolition of existing structures and construction of a 3-storey co-living housing development with 20 self-contained rooms, communal spaces, basement amenities, landscaping and stormwater works, subject to conditions including deferred commencement conditions.
Adds a new medium-density co-living housing project in a residential area that drew multiple objections.
Council response on Burwood North Metro Precinct rezoning
Council considered the NSW Government's state-led rezoning proposal for land around the future Burwood North Metro Station, which is on public exhibition until 10 April 2026. The extracted minutes indicate Council discussed the need for clarity on how state infrastructure and services such as schools, health, transport, emergency services and open space will be planned, delivered and funded to support growth, but the exact formal resolution text is not fully captured in the extract.
Residents in and around Burwood North may be affected by future rezoning, housing growth, infrastructure delivery and opportunities to make submissions directly to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
Planning proposal endorsed for heritage listing of The Strand, Croydon
Council approved and endorsed submission of a planning proposal to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination to amend the Burwood Local Environmental Plan 2012 and add a group heritage listing for 1–50 The Strand, Croydon. If Gateway is issued, the proposal will be publicly exhibited for at least 28 days, with community consultation and a public hearing, and outcomes will return to Council.
Property owners, businesses and residents in The Strand, Croydon could be affected by heritage controls and will have a later chance to comment during public exhibition and the public hearing.
Community satisfaction survey report noted
Council received and noted the 2025-26 Burwood Community Satisfaction Survey report based on research conducted between October and November 2025 with 351 local residents.
The survey findings inform Council's understanding of resident priorities, experiences and satisfaction with local services.
3 Appian Way development approved
The panel approved works at 3 Appian Way, Burwood, including tree removal and construction of a new rear addition, carport, swimming pool, bike shed, fencing, and associated landscaping, subject to recommended conditions.
Nearby residents may be affected by construction impacts, changes to site form, landscaping, and removal of trees.
Solar PV condition retained for 3 Appian Way approval
The applicant asked for condition 32 relating to PV cells to be removed, but the panel resolved to retain it, citing the objectives and provisions of clause 4.8.1 of the Burwood Development Control Plan 2013.
This indicates the panel enforced an energy or design-related condition rather than relaxing it.
67-71 Burwood Road chemist tenancy expansion approved
Item DA4/26, DA.2025.63, for works to expand a commercial tenancy and use it as a chemist at 67-71 Burwood Road, Burwood, was identified in the minutes extract as a panel item considered at this meeting.
Residents may see changes to local retail services and building works in Burwood Road's commercial area.
Trading name change to "Burwood City Council"
Council resolved to register the business/trading name "Burwood City Council" and progressively implement it across Council operations, while continuing to pursue a formal proclamation by the Governor of New South Wales once required criteria are met, including an LGA-wide survey.
Residents may begin seeing the new trading name on Council communications and services, and the decision signals Council’s push for formal "city status" recognition.
Apartment liveability DCP amendments adopted
Council adopted amendments to Parts 3 and 4 of the Burwood Development Control Plan 2013 to improve apartment liveability, including public notice and publication steps, and requested further reports on potential planning changes related to excluded gross floor area items and visitor-related DCP provisions.
Future apartment developments in Burwood will be assessed under updated liveability and design controls, which can affect amenity, sustainability and building design outcomes.
DA.2025.66 approved
The panel approved development application DA.2025.66 for alterations and additions to three multi-storey buildings within an approved mixed-use development at 28-34 Victoria Street, 21 George Street and 17 George Street, Burwood, subject to the conditions in Council’s Assessment Report as amended.
Allows the project to proceed with increased residential density and changes to building form, parking and site layout in central Burwood.
Topics
Community infrastructure planning in high-density areas
The planning proposal relates to amendments to BLEP 2012 height and floor space exception clauses to support community infrastructure delivery across a broader catchment of high-density developments. Review of the separate Draft Burwood Planning Agreement Policy 2025 is still underway and will return later.
Relevant to future development outcomes and how growth contributes to local infrastructure.
Supplementary waste collection service
The ReSmart service has operated since 2020 and collects items such as soft plastics, textiles, e-waste, batteries, coffee pods, books and cosmetics directly from properties in the Burwood LGA.
Provides a recycling option for hard-to-dispose household items.
Mayor's pecuniary interests and recusal
The Mayor declared pecuniary interests in the Burwood North Metro Precinct item and the heritage listing item for The Strand, Croydon, and left the meeting for those discussions and decisions.
This is relevant to public confidence in decision-making and conflict-of-interest management.
Burwood growth and supporting infrastructure
The minutes highlight expected population and employment growth, major investment already delivered, and Council's concern that future growth be matched by schools, health services, transport, emergency services and open space.
Residents may experience impacts from increased density and depend on whether supporting infrastructure is funded and delivered.
Planning controls applied to Appian Way proposal
The panel stated the application adequately demonstrated compliance with relevant planning instruments, including clause 4.8.1 of the Burwood Development Control Plan 2013.
Shows how local planning rules were used in assessing design and sustainability-related issues.
City status pathway
The meeting considered two pathways to establishing city status: a formal proclamation by the Governor of New South Wales and a trading-name change. Council proceeded with the trading-name pathway while continuing the formal process.
This is a civic identity and governance change that may influence how Burwood is promoted and recognised.
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