Cumberland Local Planning Panel - 8 Apr 2026

Key decisions

• Clarence Street, Lidcombe development application refused
  The panel refused Development Application 2025/0743 for alterations and additions to an approved residential flat building at 8 and 10 Clarence Street, Lidcombe, including two extra storeys, six units, affordable housing, layout changes, external changes and strata subdivision. The Clause 4.6 request to vary the additional building height standard was also not supported.
  Residents near Clarence Street can expect the proposed height increase and added units not to proceed in this form.
• Auburn Road mural-related application approved
  The panel approved Development Application 2026/0061 for infill of windows and new artwork on the building wall at 66-70 Auburn Road, Auburn, subject to conditions and amended construction and painting hours.
  Nearby residents and businesses may see mural works proceed, with set hours to reduce amenity impacts.
• Brickworks Drive, Holroyd timber removal approved
  The panel approved Development Application 2026/0047 for removal of deteriorating external timbers adjacent to the brickmaking plant and kiln at 23-25 Brickworks Drive, Holroyd, subject to conditions.
  This allows maintenance works at the heritage/industrial site to go ahead under conditions.
• Open Space Planning Proposal endorsed for Gateway
  The panel endorsed the Cumberland Open Space Planning Proposal (PP2025/0001) and supporting documentation to be forwarded to Council with a recommendation to proceed to a Gateway Determination.
  This may shape future planning controls affecting open space across the Cumberland area.

Important topics

• Review of land classifications in Open Space Planning Proposal
  The panel recommended that Council review Table 2 to confirm the correct land classifications, especially where privately owned land is involved.
  This could affect how land is categorised in the planning proposal and any future implications for private landowners.
• Drainage non-compliance was a refusal reason in Lidcombe
  An amended refusal reason stated the proposed pump-out drainage design for the Clarence Street project did not comply with DCP pumped discharge controls, including driveway catchment limits.
  Shows that drainage and flood-related design compliance remains a key issue for local development approvals.

Resident impacts

• A proposed two-storey expansion and six additional units at 8-10 Clarence Street, Lidcombe were refused.
• A mural/artwork project at 66-70 Auburn Road, Auburn can proceed under restricted work and painting hours.
• Maintenance works removing deteriorated external timbers at 23-25 Brickworks Drive, Holroyd were approved.
• Council will receive the Cumberland Open Space Planning Proposal for the next step toward Gateway Determination.
• Council has been asked to recheck land classifications in the proposal, particularly for privately owned land.

Places affected

• Clarence Street, Lidcombe (street/locality)
  Site of refused residential flat building modification at 8 and 10 Clarence Street.
• Auburn Road, Auburn (street/locality)
  Site of approved window infill and mural/artwork application at 66-70 Auburn Road.
• Brickworks Drive, Holroyd (street/locality)
  Site of approved timber removal works at 23-25 Brickworks Drive.
• Cumberland (council area)
  Area affected by the Cumberland Open Space Planning Proposal.

Next steps

• Forward the Cumberland Open Space Planning Proposal and supporting documents to Council with a recommendation to seek Gateway Determination.
  Next step after panel endorsement
• Council to review Table 2 in the Open Space Planning Proposal to confirm correct land classifications, especially for privately owned land.
  Before or during Council's consideration of the proposal
• Notify submitters of the determination of the Lidcombe and Holroyd development applications.
  After the meeting determination
• Implement consent conditions, including work-hour restrictions, for the approved Auburn Road application.
  During project delivery

Extracted minutes text

Cumberland Local Planning Panel Meeting 8 April 2026 Minutes of the Cumberland Local Planning Panel Meeting held via Zoom on Wednesday, 8 April 2026. PRESENT: Michael Leavey Chairperson Sue Weatherley Expert Member Heather Irish Expert Member Yakubislam Comert Community Member IN ATTENDANCE: Daniel Cavallo Director Environment and Planning Michael Lawani Acting Executive Manager City Planning and Development Esra Calim Coordinator Planning Operations Olivia Yana Coordinator Planning Systems Harley Pearman Executive Planner Haroula Michael Executive Planner Vincent Alberti Senior Development Planner Harinee De Silva Senior Strategic Planner Rondy Chan Strategic Planner Caroline Kadayifci Bus...