Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting - 19 Feb 2026 6:00 PM

Key decisions

• 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.
• 52 Woodside Avenue Strathfield development approved with amended condition
  The panel approved DA.2025.90 for demolition of an existing dwelling and construction of a new two-storey dwelling with basement parking, in-ground swimming pool and spa, tennis court with lighting, outbuilding, and front fence at 52 Woodside Avenue, Strathfield, subject to conditions. Condition 12 was amended to require tennis court fencing to be set back at least 1 metre from the rear boundary.
  This affects neighbouring amenity, especially rear-boundary interface, lighting, and construction activity.

Important topics

• 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.
• Public objections considered
  For the Appian Way matter, the panel heard from the applicant and read the objection, stating concerns were addressed where relevant by amended plans or conditions of consent.
  Residents who lodge objections can see that submissions may lead to plan changes or conditions even when approval is granted.
• Unanimous planning decisions
  The extracted decisions shown in the minutes were recorded as unanimous.
  Indicates panel consensus on the approvals described in the available text.

Resident impacts

• Approved residential building works at 3 Appian Way, Burwood will change the property and may create short-term construction disruption.
• A PV-related consent condition was kept in place rather than removed for the 3 Appian Way proposal.
• Commercial works at 67-71 Burwood Road may change shopfront activity and local pharmacy services.
• The approved Strathfield redevelopment includes a lit tennis court, but fencing must be moved at least 1 metre from the rear boundary.

Places affected

• 3 Appian Way, Burwood (address)
  Approved residential alterations and additions with pool, bike shed, fencing, landscaping, and tree removal.
• 67-71 Burwood Road, Burwood (address)
  Commercial tenancy expansion and chemist use proposal.
• 52 Woodside Avenue, Strathfield (address)
  Approved demolition and new dwelling with basement parking, pool, spa, tennis court, and outbuilding.
• Burwood (suburb)
  Primary suburb affected by multiple planning decisions in the meeting.
• Strathfield (suburb)
  Location of one approved redevelopment application.

Next steps

• Applicants must comply with the conditions of consent attached to each approval.
  Following determination and before works proceed.
• For 52 Woodside Avenue, amended plans showing tennis court fencing set back at least 1 metre from the rear boundary must be submitted to the Principal Certifier and included in Construction Certificate documents.
  Before Construction Certificate approval / prior to relevant building works.

Extracted minutes text

This is of the Minutes of the Burwood Local Planning Panel Meeting of Burwood Council held on 19 February 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 Thursday 19 February 2026 commencing at 6:03 PM. Attendance Kevin Hoffman, Chair Louise Bochner Brian Kirk Tom Morgan Jai Reid, Manager City Development Alastair Sim, Acting Executive Strategic Planner Dylan Chen, Development Assessment Planner Hannah Lawes, Development Assessment Planner Catherine Hanna, Cadet Planner Zac Moore, Development Advisory Planner Opening of meeting The meeting opened at 6:03 pm The Chair opened the meeti...