Kensington student housing must add 37 bike spaces and three e-bike chargers

The Randwick Local Planning Panel has required 19 motorcycle spaces and an onsite waste system for the 200-room project at 153-157A Anzac Parade and 7 Addison Street.

Council: Randwick City Council

Meeting: 8 Oct 2026


BRIEF

A proposed 200-room student accommodation project in Kensington must provide 37 bicycle and e-bike spaces, including three charging points, and 19 motorcycle spaces. The Randwick Local Planning Panel also required waste collection to occur onsite, rejected reliance on Addison Street and limited the building to student accommodation.


KEY FACTS

- The development is at 153-157A Anzac Parade and 7 Addison Street, Kensington.

- The panel granted deferred commencement consent for nine-storey student accommodation containing 200 rooms.

- At least 37 bicycle and e-bike spaces, including three e-bike charging points, are required.

- At least 19 motorcycle spaces are required.

- Waste collection must occur wholly onsite, and Addison Street collection is not supported.

- The ground-floor gymnasium and manager’s room must be replaced or relocated to make space for independent retail, commercial and/or business use.


SOURCES

https://randwick.infocouncil.biz/RedirectToDoc.aspx?URL=Open/2026/10/PPE_08102026_MIN_4349_AT.PDF

https://minutesradar.com/news/randwick-infocouncil-randwick-local-planning-panel-electronic-8-oct-2026-8-oct-2026-minutes-kensington-student-housing-must-add-37-bike-spa-6f81d18d19/


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