suburb and project area · 3 meetings
Gordon
Mentions
- Location of the former Gordon Bowling Club masterplan and proposed Gordon–West Gordon active-transport connection.
- Referenced in relation to the Marian Street Theatre project and Moree Street Carpark.
- Location of the refused independent living units proposal at 59 Rosedale Road.
- Residents will have an opportunity to comment on the future design of this public site.
- The refusal means the proposed development will not proceed in its current form, affecting local planning outcomes at Gordon.
- A future walking and cycling connection may improve local active-transport options, subject to funding and design work.
Decisions
Former Gordon Bowling Club masterplan exhibited
Council approved the draft Landscape Masterplan for the former Gordon Bowling Club at 4 Pennant Avenue, Gordon, for public exhibition. A final plan incorporating community feedback will return to Council.
Residents will have an opportunity to comment on the future design of this public site.
59 Rosedale Road, Gordon – 7 independent living units refused
The panel refused development consent for demolition of existing structures and construction of 7 independent living units and associated works. The refusal was based on the reasons in Council’s Development Assessment Report, including non-compliance issues raised in relation to the proposal.
The refusal means the proposed development will not proceed in its current form, affecting local planning outcomes at Gordon.
Topics
Active transport planning
Council supported seeking Transport for NSW funding for feasibility assessment and concept design of an active-transport connection between Gordon and West Gordon, and considered advisory committee recommendations concerning e-bike safety.
A future walking and cycling connection may improve local active-transport options, subject to funding and design work.
Refusal of independent living units in Gordon
The panel rejected the proposal at 59 Rosedale Road after considering Council’s assessment and ten public submissions.
Residents may be interested in how the site is likely to be redeveloped, if at all, and the planning standards applied.