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Georges River panel refuses seven-storey co-living proposal in Carlton
The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously refused DA2025/0575 for demolition and a seven-storey co-living development at 3-5 Hampton Court Road, Carlton, with the matter also noted as being before the Land and Environment Court.
The Georges River Local Planning Panel has unanimously refused a development application for demolition works and a seven-storey co-living housing project at 3-5 Hampton Court Road, Carlton.
According to the minutes of the panel's 7 May meeting, the refusal was made under section 4.16(1)(b) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The panel also noted the application, DA2025/0575, is currently before the Land and Environment Court for determination.
The minutes show the panel refused the proposal after finding it failed to satisfy multiple planning controls under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021, the Georges River Local Environmental Plan 2021 and the Georges River Development Control Plan 2021.
The listed reasons included non-compliance relating to communal living, communal open space, building separation, building height, design excellence, landscaping, site isolation, building setbacks and street interface, waste management, and basement access.
The panel also said insufficient information had been provided to allow a proper and thorough assessment of development impacts and site suitability. The minutes specifically cite a lack of assessment of impacts from non-compliant setbacks, inconsistencies between the acoustic report and plan of management on occupancy numbers, and missing details about Sydney Water infrastructure on the plans.
The panel further found the proposed development was not in the public interest. Before making its decision, the panel recorded that it had inspected the site and nearby locality.
Key facts from the minutes
- The Georges River Local Planning Panel unanimously refused DA2025/0575 at its 7 May 2026 meeting.
- The application covered demolition works and construction of seven-storey co-living housing at 3-5 Hampton Court Road, Carlton.
- The refusal was made under section 4.16(1)(b) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
- The panel noted the matter is currently before the Land and Environment Court.
- The minutes list planning failures relating to communal living, communal open space, building separation, building height, design excellence, landscaping, site isolation, setbacks, waste management and basement access.
- The panel said insufficient information had been provided for a proper and thorough assessment of impacts and site suitability.
Why it matters
- The decision means the proposed seven-storey co-living development at Hampton Court Road was refused by the local planning panel, directly affecting nearby residents and the future of the site, although court proceedings may still affect the final outcome.
Source and method
Source: Georges River Local Planning Panel minutes, 7 May 2026.