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Westmead

1 decisions1 topicsUpdated 13 May 2026

Mentions

  • Site of the refused development application at 62 Bridge Road.
  • Blocks a development in Westmead until stormwater and drainage requirements can be properly resolved.
  • Highlights infrastructure and legal-access issues that can prevent developments from proceeding.
  • The Westmead proposal cannot proceed without resolving stormwater drainage and easement matters.

Decisions

62 Bridge Road, Westmead — refused

The panel refused the application because it was not satisfied that adequate stormwater drainage arrangements were in place under Clause 6.4 of the Cumberland LEP 2021, noting there was no evidence the required easement could be obtained.

Blocks a development in Westmead until stormwater and drainage requirements can be properly resolved.

Topics

Stormwater and easement compliance in Westmead

The Westmead refusal turned on stormwater drainage compliance and the lack of evidence that the needed easement could be obtained.

Highlights infrastructure and legal-access issues that can prevent developments from proceeding.

Meetings

Cumberland Local Planning Panel - 13 May 2026

The panel approved three development applications in Merrylands and Merrylands West, and refused a Westmead proposal over stormwater drainage and easement issues.