Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting - 1 Jul 2026 6:00 PM

Topics

• Burwood panel approves heritage-house overhaul at 19 Lindsay Street despite unauthorised works
  Heritage-item renovation approved, but the panel flagged earlier works done without consent and required compliance action.
  Residents and heritage advocates will want to know that major changes to a listed Victorian house can proceed, but only with conditions and compliance scrutiny.
• Seven-lot subdivision approved for Weldon Street/Wyatt Street with tree-canopy covenant
  The Panel backed a two-lot to seven-lot subdivision, but strengthened the tree-planting requirement to support canopy cover.
  The decision changes the housing pattern, access arrangements and landscaping obligations in the neighbourhood.
• Burwood Place basement and parking redesign clears planning hurdle, but final sign-off still pending
  The Panel supported basement and parking changes at Burwood Place, yet sent the file back for a final technical review before formal determination.
  A major development near the station may proceed with changed underground layout and staging, affecting construction timing and parking allocation.

Decisions

• 19 Lindsay Street, Burwood – alterations and additions approved
  The Panel approved DA.2026.10 for alterations and additions to an existing dwelling, including a new basement, extended ground floor and first floor, swimming pool, stormwater works and landscaping at 19 Lindsay Street, subject to Council’s assessment report conditions.
  Affects a heritage-listed property in a residential street and confirms redevelopment can proceed under conditions.
• 23 Weldon Street and 2 Wyatt Street – seven-lot subdivision approved with amended tree condition
  The Panel approved DA.2026.29 for Torrens title subdivision of two lots into seven, with driveway/crossover works, tree removal and a stormwater easement. It amended Condition 44 to require a tree planting covenant to achieve 28.4% tree canopy cover across the site.
  Changes the future housing layout and streetscape in the local area, with added tree-planting obligations.
• Burwood Place (42–60 Railway Parade and part Wynne Avenue) – modification supported, final determination delegated
  The Panel supported the Section 4.55(1A) modification to DA.2021.44 for Stage 1 basement and parking changes, including Basement Level B9 and parking allocation/staging amendments, but delegated determination to the Manager Planning and Development for a final technical review.
  Affects the underground parking and staging of a major mixed-use development near Burwood station.

Discussion

• Unauthorised heritage works at 19 Lindsay Street noted in reasons
  In approving the heritage-item dwelling works, the Panel noted significant works had already occurred without development consent and highlighted the need for a Building Information Certificate to address unauthorised works.
  Signals compliance concerns on a heritage property and may matter to nearby residents and heritage stakeholders.
• Tree canopy requirement added to subdivision approval
  For the Weldon Street/Wyatt Street subdivision, the Panel amended the tree condition so a positive covenant must be created before subdivision certificates are issued to help achieve 28.4% tree canopy cover.
  Impacts future landscaping and neighbourhood canopy outcomes across the subdivision site.
• Public hearing used for a heritage-item application and other development matters
  The minutes show several applications were referred to the Panel under council delegation/public interest criteria, including works to a heritage item and the Burwood Place modification.
  Shows which significant developments in Burwood are being decided by an independent planning panel rather than staff alone.

Impacts

• Heritage works at 19 Lindsay Street can proceed, but only under conditions and with compliance attention to unauthorised works.
• A seven-lot subdivision at 23 Weldon Street and 2 Wyatt Street will reshape lot layout, access and tree planting requirements.
• Burwood Place basement and parking changes are likely to proceed after a technical review, affecting construction staging and parking arrangements.
• Nearby residents may see more intensive development activity, driveway works and stormwater easements in the affected streets.

Places

• Burwood (suburb)
  General area for all planning decisions at the meeting.
• 19 Lindsay Street (street address)
  Site of approved alterations and additions to an existing dwelling and heritage item.
• 23 Weldon Street (street address)
  Part of the approved Torrens title subdivision site.
• 2 Wyatt Street (street address)
  Part of the approved Torrens title subdivision site.
• 42–60 Railway Parade (street address)
  Part of the Burwood Place modification site.
• Wynne Avenue (street/road)
  Part of the Burwood Place modification site.

Next

• Council to apply the approved conditions for DA.2026.10 at 19 Lindsay Street.
  Immediate, following determination
• Council to prepare and enforce the amended tree planting covenant condition for the Weldon Street/Wyatt Street subdivision.
  Before any subdivision certificate is issued
• Manager Planning and Development to complete the final technical review and determine the Burwood Place modification.
  After review of amended plans

Extract

This is of the Minutes of the Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting of Burwood Council held on 1 July 2026 BURWOOD LOCAL PLANNING PANEL MEETING MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BURWOOD LOCAL PLANNING PANEL held at the CONFERENCE ROOM, 2 CONDER STREET BURWOOD on Wednesday 1 July 2026 commencing at 6:00 PM. Attendance Donna Rygate, Chair Stephen Pearse Awais Piracha Kristy Wellfare Jai Reid, Manager Planning and Development Zac Moore, Development Advisory Planner Nazir Hammound, Cadet Planner Opening of meeting The meeting opened at 6.00 pm. The Chair opened the meeting with Acknowledgement of Country. Apologies There were no apologies. Declarations of Interest There were no conflicts of interest...