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Burwood Development Control Plan 2013

2 decisions1 topicsUpdated 19 February 2026

Context

  • Tracked aliases include Burwood Development Control Plan 2013.

Mentions

  • Cited as a basis for retaining the PV cells condition and assessing compliance.
  • Updated to add apartment liveability improvements.
  • This indicates the panel enforced an energy or design-related condition rather than relaxing it.
  • Future apartment developments in Burwood will be assessed under updated liveability and design controls, which can affect amenity, sustainability and building design outcomes.
  • Shows how local planning rules were used in assessing design and sustainability-related issues.

Decisions

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.

Apartment liveability DCP amendments adopted

Council adopted amendments to Parts 3 and 4 of the Burwood Development Control Plan 2013 to improve apartment liveability, including public notice and publication steps, and requested further reports on potential planning changes related to excluded gross floor area items and visitor-related DCP provisions.

Future apartment developments in Burwood will be assessed under updated liveability and design controls, which can affect amenity, sustainability and building design outcomes.

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.

Meetings

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

The panel approved at least three development applications affecting Appian Way, Burwood Road in Burwood, and Woodside Avenue in Strathfield, including retaining a solar PV condition on one proposal and amending a tennis court setback condition on another.

Council Meeting - 17 Feb 2026 6:00 PM

Burwood Council backed a trading-name change to "Burwood City Council", appointed Sustainability and Environment Advisory Committee members, adopted apartment liveability planning controls, and approved mid-year budget revisions and reporting.