53-room co-living development approved for Kerrs Road, Lidcombe The Cumberland Local Planning Panel approved DA2026/0221 for a six-storey project with basement parking, subject to conditions and supported variations to minimum lot-size and height standards. Council: Cumberland Council Meeting: 9 Sep 2026 Recorded status: approved BRIEF The Cumberland Local Planning Panel approved DA2026/0221 for a six-storey, 53-room co-living housing development with basement parking at 14 Kerrs Road, Lidcombe. The approval covers demolition of existing structures, is subject to conditions and includes supported variations to minimum lot-size and building-height standards. The minutes record four votes for and none against, but give no construction timetable or project value. KEY FACTS - DA2026/0221 was approved for demolition of existing structures and construction of a six-storey co-living housing development with 53 rooms and basement car parking at 14 Kerrs Road, Lidcombe. - The panel supported variations to the minimum lot-size standard under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 and the building-height standard under the Cumberland Local Environmental Plan 2021. - The approval is subject to conditions listed in the attached schedule. - The minutes record four votes for and none against, naming Michael File, Kerry Kyriacou, Kevin Hoffman and Firas Shawash. - People who lodged submissions are to be notified of the determination. ANALYSIS OF THE RECORD - Item ELPP030/26 records a panel decision approving the application subject to conditions, rather than a recommendation awaiting adoption. - The Lidcombe vote is recorded in P17–P18: four named members voted for and none against. The opening 'Against: Nil' in P10 belongs to the preceding Auburn item. - The approval is expressly subject to conditions, so the minutes do not establish that construction has begun or provide a completion date. QUESTIONS FOR FOLLOW-UP REPORTING - What conditions and approved plans apply to construction, parking and neighbouring amenity? - Has construction commenced, and is a construction or completion timetable available through Council's development-assessment records? RECORDED NEXT STEPS - The panel directed that people who lodged submissions be notified of the determination; the supplied minutes do not establish that notification has occurred. SOURCE PASSAGES DA2026/0221 is for demolition of existing structures and construction of a six-storey, 53-room co-living development with basement car parking at 14 Kerrs Road, Lidcombe. "3. Development Application DA2026/0221 for Demolition of the existing structures and construction of a 6 storey co-living housing development comprising 53 rooms over basement car parking pursuant to State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 on land at 14 Kerrs Road, Lidcombe be approved subject to conditions listed in the attached schedule." (Item ELPP030/26, panel decision 3) The panel supported variations to the minimum lot-size standard under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 and the building-height standard under the Cumberland Local Environmental Plan 2021. "Against: Nil. Cumberland Local Planning Panel Meeting 9 September 2026 Page 3 ITEM ELPP030/26 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION - 14 KERRS ROAD, LIDCOMBE PANEL DECISION: 1. The Clause 4.6 variation request to contravene the minimum lot size development standard, pursuant to section 69(1)(b)(ii) of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021, be supported. 2. The Clause 4.6 variation request to contravene the height of building development standard, pursuant to clause 4.3 of the Cumberland Local Environmental Plan 2021, be supported." (Item ELPP030/26, panel decisions 1–2) For both the lot-size and building-height variations, the panel was satisfied that the applicant had demonstrated compliance was unreasonable and unnecessary in the circumstances and that sufficient environmental planning grounds justified the contraventions. "2. The Panel is satisfied that the applicant's written request to contravene the non- discretionary development standard relating to lot size of Section 69(1)(b)(ii) of State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 has adequately addressed the matters required to be demonstrated by Clause 4.6 (3) and has demonstrated that: (a) compliance with the standard is unreasonable and unnecessary in the circumstances of the case, and (b) there are sufficient environmental planning grounds to justify the contravention. 3. The Panel is satisfied that the applicant's written request to contravene the height of building development standard pursuant to Clause 4.3 of the Cumberland Local Environmental Plan 2021 has adequately addressed the matters required to be demonstrated by Clause 4.6 (3) and has demonstrated that: (a) compliance with the standard is unreasonable and unnecessary in the circumstances of the case, and (b) there are sufficient environmental planning grounds to justify the contravention." (Item ELPP030/26, reasons for approval 2–3) The panel said matters raised in written submissions had either been adequately addressed in the design or were not of sufficient weight to warrant refusal. Subject to the recommended conditions, it found the proposal would not have unreasonable impacts on the amenity of neighbouring properties or the locality. "Cumberland Local Planning Panel Meeting 9 September 2026 Page 4 4. The Panel has considered the matters raised in written submissions and has determined that these matters have either been adequately addressed in the design of the development or where not specifically addressed are not of such weight as to warrant refusal of the application. 5. Subject to the recommended conditions of consent, the proposal will not have any unreasonable impacts on the amenity of neighbouring properties or the locality. For: Michael File (Chairperson), Kerry Kyriacou, Kevin Hoffman and Firas Shawash." (Item ELPP030/26, reasons for approval 4–5) The minutes record four votes for the decision—Michael File, Kerry Kyriacou, Kevin Hoffman and Firas Shawash—and no votes against. "5. Subject to the recommended conditions of consent, the proposal will not have any unreasonable impacts on the amenity of neighbouring properties or the locality. For: Michael File (Chairperson), Kerry Kyriacou, Kevin Hoffman and Firas Shawash. Against: Nil. The meeting terminated at 12.07pm. Signed: Chairperson" (Item ELPP030/26, vote record) SOURCES https://cumberland.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/09/ELPP_09092026_MIN_3252.PDF https://minutesradar.com/news/cumberland-infocouncil-cumberland-local-planning-panel-9-sep-2026-9-sep-2026-minutes-53-room-co-living-development-approved-for-kerrs-road-lidcombe/ Prepared from public council minutes using automated drafting and checks. No meeting attendance or interviews are implied. Check the original record and seek comment before republishing claims or analysis. Illustrations are generic, not depictions of actual projects.